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Oktoberfest ‘86
          TRY OUR QUIZ
What's it all about?
 Have you always wanted to take in Oktoberfest, but were a little shy about it because you just didn’t know what all the hoopla was about?
 Head on — try these few brain teasers — and perhaps it will give you a better understanding of what close to 5,000 people will be celebrating in Prince George Oct. 2-4.
 1.	Traditionally what is the first thing that happens at Oktoberfest?
 a.)	Everyone lines up on both sides of the Festhall and tosses their hats in the air.
 b.)	Dignitaries on hand tap the first keg of beer, officially opening the festivities.
 c.)	Everyone in the Festhall doffs their hat while the Bavarian national anthem is played.
 2.	Oktoberfest is an annual festival that started in Bavaria in what year?
 a.)	Just after the Second World War.
 b.)	In 1936, as an offshoot of the Olympic Games held in Berlin earlier the same year.
 c.)	In 1810, to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria.
 3.	Oktoberfest and the Kentucky Derby have what in common?
 a.)	Both were started by German-speaking immigrants in the early 19th century.
 b.)	Horse racing — the Kentucky Derby is a horse race, Oktoberfest started out as a horse race.
 c.)	Both internationally-re-nowed events take place during the month of October.
 4.	The largest Oktoberfest held outside of Germany takes place where?
 a.)	Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.
 b.)	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 c.)	Bern, Switzerland.
 5.	Oktoberfest came to Prince George in what year?
 a.)	1969.
 b.)	1977.
 c.)	1983.
 society of West Germany.
b.)	Pacific Western Brewing, formerly Old Fort Brewery.
 c.)	Federal, provincial, regional and municipal governments.
7.	During the three-day celebration at the Festhall those who attend Oktoberfest will consume how much beer?
a.)	200 kegs, or about 40,000 glasses of beer.
 b.)	about 2,000 gallons of beer.
 c.)	about 10,000 litres of beer.
8.	If someone in liederhosen and a Tyrol hat shouts “Ein Prosit” you should?
a.)	Escort the person to the nearest rest room, then find a first-aid attendant.
b.)	Raise your mug of beer or wine glass and return the toast.
c.)	Find your date and head for a doorway to stand under.
9.	Authentic music for Oktoberfest in Prince George is
provided in what manner?
 a.)	The finest sound system money can rent is used for the occasion with tapes of authentic Bavarian music.
 b.)	Musicians who normally do not play at any other time of the year dust off their instruments and give their best.
  c.)	Bands direct from Germany are hired and brought to Prince George at a cost of about $25,000.
  10. Oktoberfest is a traditional German celebration in which participants... .
  a.)	Renew acquaintances with people they might not have seen for a year or more.
 b.)	Sing and dance to the sound of Bavarian oompah-pa music.
 c.)	Eat, drink and have fun with their friends.
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Enjoy Oktoberfest ’86
 And be sure to try some of our delicious Kentucky Nuggets available in packs of 6, 9 or 20 to suit every appetite!
Now appearing at:
2060-5th Ave. — 3714 W. Austin Rd. — 5100 Domano Blvd.
Inside seating available at above locations 1909 Queensway
 6.	The original Prince George city-wide Oktoberfest started as a result of a grant from whom?
 a.) The Oktoberfest promotion
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