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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Wine Pairing Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:🍂🍷 OKTOBERFEST: A German-Style Wine Experience 🥨 \nGerman-Style Wines • Oktoberfest-Inspired Small Bites • Wine Auction • Bald Eagle Swimming \nJoin us for an Oktoberfest-inspired evening of delicious small bites\, complimentary distinctive German-style wines\, and good company at our next fundraising event benefiting Lock Haven Women’s Swimming. \n📅 Sunday\, October 18\, 2026🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM🍷 Wine Experience Begins: 5:30 PM📍 Howard Theater — WSR Venues on MarketInside the Williamsport Scottish Rite Complex\, Williamsport\, PA🎟️ Tickets: $60 donation each \nClick here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-wine-pairing-fundraiser-tickets-2000642092354 \n*Trade the Beer Stein for a Wine Glass! \nOktoberfest may be famous for beer\, but the wine traditions of Germany and its neighboring regions offer an entirely different way to celebrate the season. \nOktoberfest: A German-Style Wine Experience will take guests on a tasting journey inspired by the classic grapes\, styles\, and cool-climate winemaking traditions associated with Germany and Central Europe. \nRather than limiting the experience to wines produced only in Germany\, our tasting will explore German-style wines from Germany\, Austria\, Alsace\, and New York’s Finger Lakes. \n🥨 Oktoberfest-Inspired Small Bites \nThroughout the evening\, guests will enjoy a selection of German and Oktoberfest-inspired small bites chosen to complement the wine experience. \nThe focus is on tasting\, exploring\, and discovering how Oktoberfest-inspired flavors interact with the different wines in your glass. \n🍷 A Tour of German-Style Wine \nGuests will experience a specially selected\, complimentary tasting flight showcasing the diversity of German-influenced and cool-climate wines. \nEach complimentary wine pour will include a brief and engaging presentation from sommelier\, certified wine professional\, and Head Swim Coach Jerry Hammaker\, sharing the stories behind the regions\, wine styles\, terminology\, and small-bite pairings. \nNo German pronunciation test required. We promise. 😉 \n🌍 Four Regions. One Wine Tradition. \nThroughout the evening\, we’ll explore how winemaking traditions take on different personalities depending on where the wines are produced: \nGermany — A historic source of distinctive cool-climate wines and influential winemaking traditions. \nAustria — Known for expressive wines\, elegant styles\, and a strong connection to Central European wine culture. \nAlsace\, France — A region where French and German influences meet\, producing aromatic and expressive wines. \nFinger Lakes\, New York — One of America’s premier cool-climate wine regions\, with strong German-influenced winemaking traditions. \n🔨🍷 Wine Auction Benefiting Bald Eagle Swimming \nOur popular wine auction returns! \nBe sure to bring cash or checks to participate in the evening’s wine auction featuring specially selected bottles. \nAll auction proceeds directly support Lock Haven Women’s Swimming and our student-athletes. \n🦅 Supporting Bald Eagle Swimming \nAll proceeds from the evening benefit Lock Haven Women’s Swimming\, helping support recruiting efforts\, team travel\, training opportunities\, and the overall student-athlete experience. \nCome for the wine. \nStay for the small bites\, fun\, and a little Prost! 🥂 \nMost importantly\, enjoy a memorable fall evening while supporting the Bald Eagle Swimmin’ Women. \n🍷🥨 PROST! \nSunday\, October 18\, 2026 \nDoors Open at 5:00 PM | Event Begins at 5:30 PM \nOktoberfest: A German-Style Wine Experience \nFor tickets – please click here to visit the EventBrite ticket page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-wine-pairing-fundraiser-tickets-2000642092354 \nBenefiting Lock Haven Women’s Swimming 🦅🏊‍♀️
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