Pretzel Fest - Bockfest fundraiser

If you've ever been to a beer fest, you've probably seen the guys (and gals) who show up to drink with a necklace made of pretzels. I am not quite sure that the pretzels actually make you drink more, or sober you up after you've had quite a few at said beer fest, but we'll debate the practicality of that some other time. Regardless of you views of the pretzel necklace, one thing is for sure, pretzels and beer just go together. Who doesn't enjoy getting a nice mug of beer and scarfing down a pretzel, especially if it's freshly baked?

That being said, January 21st is the Over the Rhine Pretzel Fest. This event promises freshly made pretzels as well as beer. You'll get to try several beers from local establishments and try several beers, all for one cost. Best part is, all proceeds go to benefit Bockfest, which is March 4-6 this year.

Here's more of the specifics directly from the Bockfest Facebook event page:

Over-the-Rhine Pretzel Fest, an official Bockfest 2011 fundraiser will feature Keg Tapping of the Emanicpator Doppelbock, the official Bockfest Beer.

WHEN: Friday January 21, 2011, at Venue 222 (222 E 14th St).

All proceeds go toward the costs of Bockfest 2011, Tickets can be purchased at:http://www.bockfest.otrbrewerydistrict.org/Pretzelfest.htm

Admission is $35 and includes a unique sampling of freshly baked pretzels from local restaurants and bakeries, FOUR drink tickets, a brat, and a chance to win the Ultimate Bockfest Weekend. (Additional food and beverage will also be available.)

The event is a fundraiser to cover a portion of costs of the nineteenth annual Bockfest. Bockfest 2011 will take place from March 4 – 6, 2011. The “Cincinnati Dancing Pigs” will perform live - local bakeries and restaurants will showcase unique pretzel creations.

Bockfest is also raising funds necessary through two raffles, the Arnold’s Bathtub Raffle and the Ultimate Bockfest Weekend Raffle.

Arnold’s Bathtub Raffle: Arnold’s Bar & Grill is Cincinnati’s oldest saloon, founded in 1861 and celebrating its 150 year anniversary in 2011. The bar legendarily remained open through Prohibition, and stories about bathtub gin make the bathtub that remains in a second floor dining room a symbol of Arnold’s and its history. The bar owns a motorized bathtub that is always near the front of the Bockfest Parade, to be held on March 4, 2011 at 5:30PM. Driving the tub has traditionally been a rare honor. This year, Arnold’s is letting the privilege be raffled to help support parade costs. Chances are $5 each. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bockfest.com <http://www.bockfest.com/> or by contacting Bockfest organizers at Bockfest@otrbrewerydistrict.org. Arnold’s is located at 210 East 8th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Ultimate Bockfest Weekend Raffle: The Ultimate Bockfest Weekend Raffle offers ticket holders two chances to win luxury Bockfest accommodations. The Grand Prize winner will spend Friday, March 4, 2011 and Saturday, March 5, 2011 in a two-bed, two-bath penthouse in the Garfield Suites Hotel; and will receive $250 in food and drink voucher to be used at Café Martin within the hotel. The secondary prize includes Bockfest accommodations in a standard (but still spacious) suite and $100 in food and drink. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bockfest.com or by contacting Bockfest organizers at Bockfest@otrbrewerydistrict.org.

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