The festival happens from 12 p.m..-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 just as the gardens start flashing fabulous fall color. Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Bavaria.
Adult admission to Octoberfest is $15 – payable at the Meerkerk gatehouse entry by cash, check, credit card or pay in advance at www.meerkerkgardens.com/events). Kids under 13 are free. Parking is limited so please carpool, take the bus, ride a bike, or walk, if possible.
Three local musical groups will perform for your enjoyment:
· Janie Cribbs and the T.RUST BAND will take the stage at 12 p.m. and play an hour and a half-set bringing ORIGINAL ROOTS ~ ROCKIN’ BLUES ~ AND SULTRY SOUL to the Gardens!
· Pickled Herring Band will take the stage at 2 p.m. and will perform all their favorites with accordion player Lori Hansen.
· Sage Hayes will be playing the Beer Garden starting at 1:30 p.m. This singer songwriter will perform music from her own repertoire as well as other fan favorites.
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We will have traditional German food from the Chef in the Black Bandana and have beer from Georgetown Brewing in our Beer Garden.
Rhododendrons also will be a big part of this festive event. Check out the nursery! Choose from hundreds of plants on display just in time for the fall planting season.
Meerkerk Gardens, a 53-acre woodland wonder on central Whidbey Island, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day of the year. Enjoy 2-plus miles of trails, stunning vistas and a renowned collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and specimen trees. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Bring a lawn chair!