GALLERY: Good Times Flow at Iowa City Oktoberfest

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Kurt

Biking. Beer. Food. Music. Books.

Put all these fine things together with a crisp and sunny Oct. 1 day in Iowa City, and you’ve got the recipe for a successful Northside Oktoberfest.

Located in the city’s Northside neighborhood, the Iowa City Oktoberfest featured both non-beer related festivities as well as a brewfest and sodafest where beer and soda alike could be consumed by happy brew fans. The brewfest part of the festival was held in the Paglai’s parking lot at the corner of Linn and Bloomington.

There were several musical acts during the day, as well as public readings. The Northside Marketplace Literary Walk, a public piece of art that pays tribute to accomplished authors from Iowa City, was also dedicated during the event.

See the whole gallery at IowaCityPatch.com

Northside Marketplace Literary Walk dedication scheduled Saturday, during Oktoberfest

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Kurt

The Northside Marketplace Literary Walk, a City of Iowa City Public Art project that pays tribute to the literary talents of 40 acclaimed authors with Iowa ties, will be dedicated in a ceremony scheduled this weekend as part of the Northside Oktoberfest Celebration. Many of the writers who are recognized in the project have worked, lived, or continue to make their homes in Iowa City.

The dedication will take place at the Oktoberfest main stage on Linn Street near the Hamburg Inn beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1. As part of the ceremony, eight writers whose works have been recognized as part of the Northside Marketplace Literary Walk will give readings in neighborhood businesses. The schedule of readings is as follows:

Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert Street
12:00 p.m. Roberto Ampuero
12:30 p.m. Samantha Chang

T-Spoons, 301 E. Market Street
1:00 p.m. Larry Baker

The Haunted Bookshop, 203 N. Linn Street
1:00 p.m. Jacqueline Briggs-Martin
2:00 p.m. Stephen Bloom
3:00 p.m. Sarah Prineas
3:30 p.m. Lori Erickson

RSVP, 140 N. Linn Street
4:00 p.m. Kate Aspengren
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Prost! To Bicycles: Oktoberfest is VERY bike friendly

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Kurt

This year Northside Oktoberfest presents Iowa City Brewfest, Kids Sodafest, and local restaurants, musicians, and artists. Oktoberfest also will feature bicycle parking to accommodate the large crowd and minimize congestion. In addition, there will be a Bike Rodeo, silent auction of a vintage cruiser, a chance to win a new kids bike, and local bike businesses selling their products.

People are encouraged to ride their bikes to this event (Market and N. Linn St.).

Along with all the revelry, food, music and art families have the opportunity to enjoy a day of fun too. Kids can bring their bikes down to learn more about bicycle safety and enjoy some merrymaking themselves at Sodafest.

Oktoberfest Bike Area Includes:
Bike Rodeo 10 – 1pm
− Kids and parents opportunity to learn more about bicycle safety. Kids bring your bike for a quick tune-up!

Silent Auction – 1959 Schwinn Tiger, 3-speed cruiser
− Benefiting the Iowa Bicycle Coalition thanks to the Iowa City Bike Library

Specialized kids bike giveaway
− Enter to win a brand new bike thanks to Geoff’s Bike and Ski

Local cycling apparel lines
− Q7 Cycling and Bike Rags

Local jewelry designer – made from recycled bicycle parts
− Cara Hamann, CJH Jewelry

Location!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kurt

Lots of folks seem unclear about where the Northside Marketplace is located.

It’s that small commercial section on and around North Linn Street from Jefferson to Bllomington, and from Dubuque to around Dodge St.

The Festival will be along Linn Street (again from Jefferson to Bloomington), and the Brewfest portion will be in the Pagliai’s parking lot at the corner of Linn and Bloomington.

Map is here.

Brewfest Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Kurt

Remember you must get your Iowa City Brewfest tickets in advance! Once they are sold out, they are sold out, so don’t miss your chance. Regular tickets are $20 each. Special brewmaster tasting tickets are $40. Tickets can be purchased at John’s Grocery or at their website.

Wilkommen!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

Hello world! Thanks for stopping by the official site of the Iowa City Northside Oktoberfest. Follow the links above to find out all you need to know about this year’s event, including the new home of the Iowa City Brewfest. Check out the artists who will be hawking their wares, fabulous local restaurants with tasty treats for everyone, and plenty of activities for the kids too. This is our first year, but the Northside Oktoberfest will bean annual event on the first Saturday of every October. Many thanks to all of our sponsors, and to all the members of the Northside Marketplace Association for making it all possible.