Celebrate Oktoberfest Naples Style
Posted by briank | Naples, Shopping Centers, SWFL News, Village on Venetian Bay | Posted on October 7th, 2010
Willkommen! It’s Oktoberfest at The Village on Venetian Bay. Join us Thursday, October 21 from 5-9pm and celebrate all the festivities with rousing German music, dancing, pumpkin painting, and authentic German fare for purchase.
Artichoke & Company will feature beer sampling and hot-off-the-grill bratwurst, smoked sausage, sausage and peppers, muffalettas, potato pancakes, stuffed peppers, and stuffed cabbage. Wine and beer will also be available for purchase. Village Villagio will have German Pulled Pork Reubens for sale.
Everybody likes a little Polka! Based out of Orlando, The Europa Band has been entertaining audiences in Florida and around the country for over 17 years specializing in German music for Oktoberfest and German Mardi Gras and International Night Events.
Europa Band’s mantra is “Polka Lives”. Their eclectic collection of over 250 songs will entertain fans of all ages. Band members include John Kolbrich, lead vocals, digital acoustic accordion and trumpet; Milan Dvorecky, lead vocals, guitar, violin and fiddle; Philip Kolbrich, drums, keyboard, vocals and Schuhplattler Dancing (a traditional folk dance from Bavaria and Austria); and Adam Dvorecky, drums, keyboard, vocals, Schuhplattler Dancing.
Brigitte Ciccarello puts a new spin on theatrical dance. Brigitte is a professional entertainer whose experience includes flamenco and belly dancing.
Located In the heart of Park Shore, The Village on Venetian Bay has attracted locals and visitors from around the world to shop and dine for over twenty years The beautiful waterfront setting, colorful Mediterranean architecture, art sculptures, boutique shops and established restaurants, make it one of the most notable landmarks and attractions in Naples.
Visit venetianvillage.com for additional information and a complete listing of shops and restaurants. Created by The Lutgert Companies, The Village is located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., just off Park Shore Drive. Parking is free, or ride the Naples Trolley, which makes stops at the Village. For a trolley schedule: naplestrolleytours.com.