A RICH LEGACY OF 60 YEARS – THE WINDHOEK OKTOBERFEST IS BIGGER, BETTER AND STRONGER THAN EVER!

WINDHOEK, SEPT. 27 – 60 years, and still going strong – The much anticipated annual Windhoek Oktoberfest is expected to be even bigger in 2018. Launched at the headquarters of one of its founding sponsors, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group –yesterday, the 2018 Windhoek Oktoberfest has grown to become one of the country’s most appreciated cultural festivals.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND AUTHENTICITY
One of the greatest success stories of the annual Windhoek Oktoberfest, which takes place on 26 and 27 October this year, is how it has developed from a typical German festival to one of the country’s most culturally diverse events. Chairman of the Windhoek Oktoberfest committee, Norbert Wurm: “Every year I look forward to the joyful atmosphere that has developed over the years at the Windhoek Oktoberfest. The diversity in participants and guests, both local and from across the world, has made this event even more colorful as time goes by. It has blossomed into a beautiful Namibian cultural celebration, irrespective of its origins.” On the entertainment factor, an excited Wurm had this to say: “While the traditional Kirchdorfer band from the Munich Oktoberfest in Germany, as in recent years will again be this year’s main entertainment, we have a few surprises up our sleeves for 2018. Furthermore, the Windhoek Oktoberfest has over the years proven to be a great family event, with a perfect mix of traditional games for all ages, accompanied by good traditional Bavarian cuisine that is always available to satisfy that crave for a bite of bratwurst, or a salty pretzel that tends to naturally accompany one throughout the festival. It is a celebration of culture, which also celebrates our diversity in showcasing German roots but with our Namibian uniqueness, originality and authenticity.”

PUPKEWITZ BMW JOINS FORCES
With a cash sponsorship of N$150, 000 (partly sponsored by BMW South Africa), Pupkewitz BMW joined forces with NBL and its founding partner, the Sports Klub Windhoek (SKW), as a partner of the Windhoek Oktoberfest, which – according to Armand Barnard (Dealer Principal of Pupkewitz BMW) – is inspired by the impressive growth of the event, its strong brand presence on the local entertainment scene, and the respected cultural platform it has grown to become over the years. Barnard: “Pupkewitz BMW is proud to be associated with the Windhoek Oktoberfest. At this year’s Oktoberfest, we will also provide courtesy vehicles for the festival to help with transport and transfers of the Kirchdorfer band and their equipment, as well as support in marketing the 2018 Windhoek Oktoberfest. We will furthermore provide VIP parking to any BMW owner that will attend the Oktoberfest with 24/7 security. In addition, we will make available a chauffeur service to any BMW owner that would like to be driven home with his/her vehicle or with a Pupkewitz BMW.”

WIN WIN WIN #BeerForAYear !!!

One lucky Windhoek Oktoberfest supporter stand the chance to walk away with beer for a year from NBL, through the exciting SHAZAM competition. Simply download a SHAZAM app in order to enter the competition, and keep your ears on Radio Kosmos, Radio Wave and Hitradio where Oktoberfest Shazamable watermarked radio adverts will be broadcast. You will be prompted with the competition details and entertainment directly on your mobile phone. Prizes to be won are tickets to the Windhoek Oktoberfest, or a prize to be redeemed (with an ID document) at the Shazam MobiCan at the event. SHAZAM codes will also be issued. Supporters can scan these codes via the SHAZAM app and again get prompted with either competition details or entertainment in the form of Oktoberfest filters to take selfies of themselves and friends. These codes can be found on print adverts and at the bottom of beer mugs, at the event. The draw of the grand prize – a monthly supply of beer for one full year from NBL – will take place on Saturday, 27 October 2018.

CASHLESS FESTIVAL
This year the Windhoek Oktoberfest will also introduce for the first time since inception, a cashless system for transactions at the event. More on this is available on the Windhoek Oktoberfest website.

SUPPORT AGAINST RHINO POACHING
In support of curbing rhino poaching, the Windhoek Oktoberfest has welcomed the Intelligence Support Against Poaching (ISAP) who will have a dedicated booth at the 2018 event for fundraising, in aid of keeping the ISAP operations alive.

LEFA – Local cab app service, LEFA – powered by NBL, will also stand ready during the course of, and at the 2018 Windhoek Oktoberfest to cater for those that will need transport to and from the event.

WINDHOEK OKTOBERFEST CAPE TOWN
For the 4th consecutive year, the Windhoek Oktoberfest will be hosted in Cape Town on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2018, at the Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville. Wurm: “The Windhoek Oktoberfest in Cape Town has grown so popular since its inception in 2015 that we had to change venue from the previous years’ Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville in order to accommodate the growing demands from our guests. “

TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets to the Windhoek Oktoberfest are available at any Pick & Pay (PnP) outlet in the country, or can be purchased online through Webtickets.

The website: www.oktoberfestnamibia.com can be visited for more information on the Windhoek Oktoberfest, as well as details on the Sh