June 16th & 17th was the setting for the 2nd
annual Sommerfest which was held under the “Big Tent” at the Southend Community
Centre. Sommerfest, Oktoberfest in June, featured Traditional German
entertainment with the Little OOM PAH Band from Brandon and the Regina Edelweiss
Dancers. We also had the band “Vivid” from Brandon, which entertained from 11pm
till closing. We rocked the tent!
Our chefs served Bratwurst,
Currywurst and Smoked Loin topped with Sauerkraut and /or German sweet
mustard, served on Brotchen (German Buns). There was also oodles of soft, large
pretzels which was a meal in itself!
We had an abundance (2000 liters) of
German Beer, Der Kleiner Feigling Schnapps (everyones favorite) ,Fig
Schnapps and Champaign as well as non alcoholic beverages. We
featured a Sektbar in the Sekt tent (Champagne Tent) this year. There was our
own special "Shooterbar"which was featured through out the evening. Something
for everyone!
There was lots of fun , some Schunkeln and
loads of Gemütlichkeit ! This was an event you will be talking about for weeks
if not years ! Stay tuned for next years event!
Please be our guests and view
the memories of the two day event.........
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Opening ribbon cutting ceremony with Tom Keep and Mayor Dave Burgess bestowing the honours for the German Society.
Our VIPs joining in the fun !
Manfred explaining the rules of the "Shooter Bar".
Our VIPs leading the way....
The Dancers and Janice getting ready.....
Prost !
Crowd participation....
Everyone gearing up for some fun !
The first of the groups to find the top of the table.
The dancers were so entertaining........
One dance after another....just amazing!
Time for the Shooter Bar again!
and again.....
Larry's little guy taking a break.......
Manfred and Wolfgang
Shooters going on off stage ?
Just in case you forgot the rules of the game......
The crowd gets humming......
Everyone was enjoying the atmosphere......
and all ages up on the tables !
The Little Oom-pah Band entertaining the crowds of guests.
Little Oom-pah Band adding their magic to the atmosphere.
Little Oom-pah Band pumping out the tunes........
This is the Coal Miners dance......a real treat to watch.
The miners playing a tune on the mining picks.
and more of up on the tables........
Wasn't that a party !
Can you stand on your head and drink a beer ?
The band rocked the tent!
The band "Vivid" played each night from 11pm-1am
.
Opening ribbon cutting ceremony with Tom Keep and Mayor Dave Burgess bestowing the honours for the German Society.
Some of the
volunteers who make the event such a great success !
Manfred kept the crowds entertained.
Penny works around the clock organizing and planning for the event.
Janice can always be depended on to be where ever she is needed.
Wolfegang is a quiet man, but he is always in the thick of things , be it fun or just plain hard work.
The beer sales........ which keep the volunteers busy.
And more beer sales........
Larry heading up the food line......
The food services did a great job of keeping up with the crowds.
The blinkie girl.......hmmmm.
and more beer sales..........or is that schnapps ?
Beer sales ........... busy area eh............
Taking a break to enjoy the dancers........
Ticket sales.........another busy area. Need a ticket to get a beer*grin*.
Trinket sales did a brisk business as well. The blinkies and shooter cups were a hit.
A down pour tried to rain on our parade....but it didn't damper the spirits of the event.
It didn't take long for the water to receed ,but then, table dancing ensured dry feet !
