How Do You Throw A Childs Party For Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest began as a Bavarian festival honoring the marriage of a prince almost 200 years ago. Today Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair. The German festival has spread around the world. It has evolved into a worldwide party of music, beer and feasting. The October celebration is easily adapted for a child’s party. You can share the Bavarian heritage with children using fun and simple entertainment. Decorate the room with streamers and balloons. Leave room around the tables for marching and simple dancing. Use white paper tablecloths and colored paper napkins for the tables. Oktoberfest is a casual event so use paper or plastic picnic plates and utensils. Put a small cowbell at each place. Give each arriving guest an alpine or Tyrolean hat. These are inexpensive plastic or felt and can be found at party shops or dollar stores. Background music should be polka, oom-pah, yodel or German folk music. Pair off the children for a simple slap dance exercise. Show them the basic steps. S
