Events - Oktoberfest Celebration 2011

The Living History Society of Minnesota present

Oktoberfest Celebration

The Living History Society of Minnesota is pleased to invite one and all to their annual Oktoberfest Celebration of all things German, featuring an evening of dancing, refreshments, entertainment, and jollification as we celebrate the end of the Harvest with the traditions of Germany. The event will take place on Saturday, October 15th, at the Triune Masonic Lodge in Saint Paul.

The celebration will begin with a dance workshop for the purpose of learning all manner of dances from the mid-19th century, including Waltzes, Polkas, the Schottische, and various Quadrilles and Reels. The workshop will last from 9 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. The workshop includes a lunch and a lesson on ballroom etiquette. Comfortable modern attire for movement is appropriate. All attendees are encouraged to attend this informative and low-key workshop.

After the workshop, the hall closes for preparations for The Hop. Doors to the Lodge reopen at half past 6 o'clock for those desiring changing rooms. The doors to the candlelit ballroom will open at half past 7 o'clock. The Grand March begins at 8 o'clock promptly. We will dance into the wee hours of the lorning to the dukcet tones of The Camptown Ladies, and enjoy refreshments inspired by German fare. The last set of the dance will feature THE GERMAN, that most popular dance from the European Continent, which never fails to delight or amuse. We will celebrate and jollify until the clock strikes twelve. Daywear of the mid-19th century is requested and admired, but not required. Attendees are to be advised that as the Lodge is a Temperate building, no alcohol shall be served.

All events will take place at the Triune Masonic Lodge, 1898 Iglehart Avenue, in Saint Paul.

Admission is $x for Living History Society members, and $y for non-members. Pre-registration is respectfully required, and must be postmarked and paid in full by October 3rd, 2011. Tickets are limited, so do not delay in registering! In accordance with custom, registration is limited to those aged fourteen and older.

Please refer any inquiries to harvesthop@lhsmn.org. Visit our website for more details and directions as they are available.

We hope you will join us for this festive celebration!

Registration Form

Location & Directions

Triune Masonic Lodge
1898 Iglehart Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota

From the West
Follow I-94 to the Cretin Ave. exit and turn right (south) at the top of the ramp. Proceed south to Marshall Ave. Turn left (east) on Marshall and go six blocks to Howell St. Turn left (north) on Howell and go one block to Iglehart. The lodge is on the southeast corner of Iglehart and Howell. Locate on-street parking and join the fun.

From the East
Follow I-94 to the Snelling Ave. exit and turn left (south) at the top of the ramp. Proceed south to Marshall Ave. Turn right (west) on Marshall and go seven blocks to Dewey St (one block past Fairview) and turn right (north). Go one block north to Iglehart and turn left (west). Proceed on more block to the lodge which is on the southeast corner of Iglehart and Howell. Locate on-street parking and join the festivities.

From the South
Follow I-35E to Ayd Mill Road. Stay on Ayd Mill Road until it ends at the merge with Selby Ave. Follow Selby Ave to Fairview Ave. Selby ends at Fairview, so you cannot miss the turn. Turn right. You will now be heading north on Fairview. Proceed to Iglehart (one block north of Marshall). Turn left (west) onto Iglehart and go two blocks to Howell. The lodge is on the southeast corner of Iglehart and Howell. Locate on-street parking and join the party.

From the North
If you're driving via I-35E, merge into I-94 and follow the directions above for "From the East." If you're coming via I-35W, follow the Minnesota 280 cutoff south to I-94 and exit at Snelling. Follow the directions for "From the East," above, with the exception of turning right onto Snelling instead of left. Alternatively, you can take any of St. Paul's North/South thoroughfares to Marshall and turn either left or right onto Marshall, depending on which one you have taken, and follow the directions for either "From the East" or "From the West" after the point of gaining access to Marshall from the directions above.