The Institute of Masters of Wine (North America), together with the Verband Deutscher Qualitäts- und Prädikatsweingüter Association (VDP – The Association of German Quality and Prädikat Wine Estates) is pleased to announce a special tutored tasting, which will be led by Lisa Granik MW and Sheri Morno MW as well as German winemakers, and will highlight wines made from two varieties: Riesling and Spätburgunder. Both recent and older vintages of each variety will be featured allowing for a fascinating and unique look at how these grapes develop and age. The event will conclude with an exquisite vertical of Riesling Kabinett wines.
When: Monday, May 21, 12pm- 3pm
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Seattle’s fall tradition, the Fremont Oktoberfest from September 23 to 25, is fun for everyone from the creative kids to the fair food foodie. In the free Village area, located just outside the entrance to the Fremont Oktoberfest Tasting Garden, guests can also groove to music on the Village Stage, shop the Village Market, or grab a pint in the Pyramid Breweries Village Garden.
In the Kids’ Area, young ones and their parents can feed their need for speed by racing decorated veggies in the Zucchini 500, bowl with sugar pumpkins, get their faces painted, or creatively carve pumpkins. For even more playful pumpkin fun, the Oktoberfest Village Stage will brew up non-stop entertainment including the infamous Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving contest.
For the shoppers, two dozen vendors will be l ... 
Oktoberfest at Max’s means unusual German/Austrian wines and Bavarian-style polka food. Dust off the lederhosen for this one.
Travel to Italy, South America, Germany, Transylvania, France and end up back home in America.
When: Every Monday through Nov. 28
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Max’s Wine Dive, 340 E. Basse Road, Suite 101, San Antonio, Texas.
Contact: 210-444-9547, maxswinedive.com
Cost: $15 general admission, $25 VIP admission, $150 passport for entire tour
Europe is in the midst of a crime wave—a surge of creative and innovative detective fiction that pays its respects to the traditions of noir while incorporating the psychological novel, the political thriller, and the border-crossings that reflect the increasingly globalized culture of the EU. The eighth annual New Literature from Europe Festival organized by eight European Cultural Institutes in New York, will present a series of readings and discussions in Manhattan and Brooklyn from November 15-17, 2011, with writers Caryl Férey (France), Zygmunt Miłoszewski(Poland), Ana Maria Sandu (Romania), Stefan Slupetzky (Austria), José Carlos Somoza (Spain), and Jan Costin Wagner (Germany), joined by U.S. guest author Dan Fesperman.
A SPECIAL FILM SERIES complements this year’s spoken word ... 
The GABC is hosting itsAnnual Christmas Dinner 2011 on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hotel InterContinental Miami.
Welcome Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Live Auction, music by Charly Sound
Santa Claus will make an appearance with gifts for the children!
The program will feature a surprise musical performance
Tickets Members: $80 per person
Tickets Friends of the GABC: $90 per person
Children: $30 (up to 15 years, includes Schnitzel with pasta dinner, dessert, juice, soda)
Please RSVP by December 5th – Payment at time of RSVP (No payments can be accepted at the door)
Dress-code: business attire/ elegant
Where: InterContinental Miami
Bayfront Room, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131
Valet parking – discounted at $10 per car
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The GAMGA Board of Directors
invites to the
GAMGA Gala
When: January 13 and 14, 2012
Where: The Texas Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
For more information regarding hotel reservation and tickets please contact
gamgausa@gmail.com
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German Festival celebrating German heritage on the Downtown streets of Tomball with carnival,
4 stages of live music and dancing, food, beer, kids area,
150 vendors, arts crafts, antique district, heritage center, German church, fireworks, and much more.
Music Festival Downtown. Live Music/Dancing. Food/Beer. Carnival. Arts-Crafts Antiques Fireworks Fun
Estimated attendees-25000
Vendors welcome.
-Friday 6-10 Sat. 10-10 Sun. 10-6
-No admission or parking fees.
When: March 30 – April 01, 2012
Where: Tomball, Texas
Phone 281-379-6844
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One of Milwaukee’s finest festivals, maybe the World’s. It’s where today’s culture meets yesterday’s traditions with Old World recipes, music , dance and more. You’ll be hard pressed to find a Festival that rivals GERMAN FEST FOOD. It’s made & served fresh daily!
Since 1981. Old world Gemutlichkeit, bands, German crafters, entertainers and dance groups from Europe and the USA, a 75 unit parade, ethnic food and cultural exhibits. German wines and beers will be tasted and classes on the differences with wines and what to serve, when, will be available to attendees. This event is a very fine sampling of German cultures and traditions.
When: Jul 26 – 29, 2012
Time: Fri.-Sat. 12pm-12am, Sun. 12pm-10pm
Where: Henry W. Maier Park
200 North Harbo ... 
We had a great event with thousands, and thousands, and thousands of hungry people attending. We’re really looking forward to the 2012 Pig Out in the Park, August 29 – September 3, 2012.
Pig Out in the Park is open 10am to 10 pm daily and features: free admission, 54 food booths with over 250 different menu items, 82 free concerts on three stages and 3 adult beverage gardens. Nothing is over a measley $8.95.
One of the things Spokane likes best about Pig Out is the ethnic and cultural diversity of the people and restaurants. This year’s event is a good example. Represented are authentic Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, German, Italian, Korean, Indian, Native American, American, Bavarian, Spanish, French, Jordanian, Russian, Hawaiian, Thai and other Middle Eastern foods. Pig ... 
Join us for four exciting days of authentic German Food, Beer, and the best Entertainment in the Cleveland area Labor Day Weekend. Local and Regional Musicians German Dance Groups
When: Aug. 31st – Sept. 3rd, 2012
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
164 Eastland Road, Berea, Ohio 44017
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