CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, 2024, at the south Cullman brewery located at 1646 John Cooper Drive. This year the event has grown from one day to a whole weekend of live music, German cuisine and family friendly activities.
“I’ve been involved with Cullman Oktoberfest for years,” said Goat Island Co-Founder and President Mike Mullaney, himself a recent burgermeister. “Goatoberfest is just the kickoff for a week of activities, culminating with the Oktoberfest event at the festival area at Depot Park. It is an honor for me to be involved in this amazing celebration of Cullman’s German heritage.”
The festivities begin Friday at 5:30 p.m. with the tapping of the keg and the debut of Goat Island’s recently re-released Big Bridge IPA, along with a special Strawberry Wine bottle sale.
Schedule of events:
- Friday
- 5:30 p.m. Tapping of the Keg
- 7-11 p.m. Natchez Trace
- Saturday
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Justin and Tab
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cullman German Band
- 3-6 p.m. Razz Ma Tazz
- 5-7 p.m. Stein Hoisting
- 7-11 p.m. Avenue G
- Sunday
- 4-6 p.m. Singo Bingo
- 6-8 p.m. Brian Hays
Freddie Day Catering and Smokin Joe’s food truck will offer authentic German dishes including brat plates, brats on a bun, wiener schnitzel, German potato salad, red cabbage, apple strudel and more. Brickyard Meats, Kona Ice and Nut House Peanuts will offer local treats, and Penguino’s Ice Cream will be there on Sunday.
You will have the opportunity to test your strength in stein hoisting competitions, with prizes for the winners and qualification for the winner to compete in the state championship at the following week’s Cullman Oktoberfest. Children can enjoy goat petting, a bounce house, face painting and caricature artists.
At a glance
Goatoberfest at Goat Island Brewing, 1646 John Cooper Drive, Cullman
Friday, Sept. 27: 5:30-11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29: 1-8 p.m.
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