The world’s largest beer and food festival, the Oktoberfest, returns for the fourth edition that has been dubbed the "Divas edition" on Saturday, September 29 at the Uganda Museum Gardens.
The event will be headlined by local music stars, Cindy Sanyu and Naava Grey plus mind blowing performances from flutist Siima Sabiti and singer Afrie not forgetting nonstop entertainment from The Almost Famous DJs featuring DJ Mary Joe and DJ Xzyl.
While speaking to the press, Mark Kaheru from My Food Network said the Oktoberfest is a celebration of the relationship between German and Ugandan culture.
"The Oktoberfest has become a tradition that celebrates the friendship between German and Ugandan cultures and has become an important merrymaking event for many," he explained.
Furthermore, the revellers were promised endless supply of Tusker Lite by the UBL Brand Manager for Premium Beers, Grace Namutebi. "Beer has always been the uniting factor at social gatherings for Ugandans. We celebrate our friendships by sharing Tusker Lite and the Oktoberfest is an opportunity for the German and Ugandan cultures to share and connect over amazing food, excellent beer and lots of fun. All revellers should expect an endless supply of Tusker Lite brand. We expect everyone to drink as much as they can but responsibly,"Grace Namutebi said.
It should be noted that the event will feature a mix of friendly inter-cultural activities including wardrobe fun costume competitions, overseen by a team of judges headed by former German Ambassador Klaus Holderbaum. There will also be traditional Oktoberfest games such as a beer straw challenge, tug-of-war, beer pong, arm wrestling, Stein (beer glass) hoisting challenge, eating challenge, beer speed drinking.
Tickets are available on discount when purchased using Visa card or Mastercard under the Blue Weekends promotion with Stanbic Bank while they will go for cashShs20,000 cash transactions.
We shall keep you posted.