Know Before You Go
Dear Rilke Schule Community and Friends,
We’re excited to welcome our community to Rilke Schule’s Oktoberfest celebration at Hilltop Ski Area Chalet! Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of food, drinks, music, games, and plenty of Gemütlichkeit.
Come for a Little—or Stay for the Whole Fest!
There’s no need to arrive at a particular time or stay for the entire event. Come and go throughout the afternoon and make Oktoberfest part of your day!
Grab something delicious to eat, enjoy a drink, listen to the music, and soak up the atmosphere. And while you’re at Hilltop, take advantage of the beautiful surrounding trail system before the snow arrives!
Enjoy the Outdoors at Hilltop
Oktoberfest is primarily an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Layers, comfortable shoes, and a warm jacket are a always good idea!
Bringing your bike? Absolutely! Kids and families can enjoy the pump track and surrounding bike trails before or after joining the festivities. Please be aware that the ski lift will not be operating during the event.
Please remember to BEAR AWARE. Bears are still active this time of year. Stay alert while enjoying the trails and follow standard bear-safety practices.
No dogs or other pets are permitted at the event.
FREE Entertainment for Everyone!
All on-site entertainment is FREE and included with your Oktoberfest experience!
Enjoy:
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Inflatable Bucking Salmon
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Inflatable Obstacle Course
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Cookie Decorating
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Gaga Ball
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Live Entertainment
There’s something for everyone, so come ready to play, explore, and have some fun!
Bring CASH for Our Student Booths and Split-the-Pot!
Please bring cash if you’d like to support our student groups and participate in Split-the-Pot!
Our student vendors will include:
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Girl Scouts — Non-alcoholic beverages
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DC Travel Club — Bake Sale
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Student Government — Rilke Schule T-shirt Sales
An ATM will be available on site, but bringing cash with you will make things quick and easy.
A Note About Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverage tickets are CARD ONLY. Please plan accordingly—cash cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverage tickets.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our Rilke Schule community and friends! Come enjoy the food, music, games, trails, and Gemütlichkeit of Oktoberfest at Hilltop.
Prost!
Rilke Schule PTO
Join us at the new location for Rilke Schule Oktoberfest at Hilltop Ski Area!
Oktoberfest will now be one big community event, there are no longer sessions.
Your individual ticket purchases your entrance and a plated meal!
Pretzels can be added on at time of puchase.
Beer and Wine will be available for purchase during the event.
Join us for Live Music, Cookie Decorting, and other Oktoberfest activities.
What is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is a historic folk festival celebrated for 16–18 days in Bavaria, Germany and imitated throughout the world. Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage between Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Today, it's a festival to celebrate the food, music and traditions of the Bavarian people while enjoying time with friends and family.
