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Brats And Beer At Oktoberfest

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By GEORGE WILKENS, The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 6, 2007

NEW TAMPA - Bratwursts and beer are on tap this evening, when the grounds of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church become the setting for the parish's fifth annual Oktoberfest.

The event scheduled to start after 5 p.m. Mass - about 5:45 - is open to all and will feature musical entertainment by Band of Fred.

In addition to the brats, beer and sauerkraut, there will be hot dogs for the children, other beverages and funnel cakes. Entertainment for children will include games, an inflatable obstacle course, a magic show and balloon animals.

'It's to get the people of the parish and the people of the surrounding communities together,' said Cy DiLeo of the Knights of Columbus, which organizes the annual festival. 'It's a community thing.'

Last year's event drew about 400 people.

'It was well-received,' he said. 'It been growing every year.'

There will be chances to win one of about two dozen custom-designed themed gift baskets, valued between $25 and $45 and containing anything from fruits and specialty foods to beverages and other items.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Oktoberfest
WHERE: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd.

WHEN: From 5:45 to 8 p.m. (times are approximate) today

HOW MUCH: Admission, which includes food and beverages, is $15 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 5 to 12 and free for ages 4 and younger.

Reporter George Wilkens can be reached at (813) 865-4847 or gwilkens@tampatrib.com.

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