Rocktoberfest

Get in touch with Rock City’s German Heritage during the 5th annual Rocktoberfest!
Rock City Square will be transformed for a celebration of harvests and fall foliage. This premiere Fall Celebration includes live German Music, Polka Lessons, German Food, Specialty Beer, Costume Characters and Fun for the whole family. Join the fun at Rock City as we celebrate our German heritage and honor our founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter!

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Saturdays and Sundays in October
12noon – 5pm

Event included with regular Rock City admission ticket

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• Big River Beer Garden
• German Food including grilled bratwurst, homemade sauerkraut, & roasted potatoes
• Special Souvenirs including novelty hats: chicken hats for the chicken dance and green Biarritz German hats. Also souvenir beer mugs that include a free first beer and discounted re-fills. Also, purchase one of the all-new pink Rock City Survivor Birdhouses with proceeds benefiting Scenic City Survivors.
  
• Beer 101 Workshops - TBD
  
• Polka Dance Lessons - TBD
  
• Live Bands with audience participation for the “Chicken Dance” and other favorites (see performance schedule below)
• Costumed characters available for photos
• German Themed photo opportunities
• Bavarian Express Train Rides*
  
• Face Painting & Pumpkin Painting*

 

 

Music Performances Schedule

 

Band Performance Times TBD

Date Band Name October 2nd and 3rd Wurstbrats Chattanooga, TN October 9th and 10th Die Mitternaechters Birmingham, AL October 16th and 17th Music Meisters Nashville, TN October 23rd and 24th Alpine Mountain Band Nashville, TN October 30th and 31st Laurentz und die Katven Atlanta, GA

 

New to the event this year is a Kodak Gnome Photo Contest - where guests can bring their gnome from home, purchase a favorite from Rock City's gift shop, or spy their favorite already in the gardens and find the most unique photo op (G-rated only) along the Enchanted Trail.

Details:

• Take unique photos with a gnome at Rock City Gardens (see above)
• Email photos to Meagan@rockruby.com & upload them to Rock City's Facebook Page
• All submissions must be received between October 2 - October 10 to qualify

Winner will receive a Kodak M-series camera!

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In October, look for Holly Osmanthus, Pansies, Tall Narrow Leaf Sunflowers, and Chrysanthemum blooming in our gardens. Also, don't miss the breath-taking views from Lover's Leap during the height of Fall's color!

 

Community Partner:

Rock City is proud to once again partner with Scenic City Survivors for this year's Rocktoberfest in conjunction with breast cancer awareness month. 

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*Additional charges apply for food, drinks, some activities, & accessories. 

 

 

 

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