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Louisiana Restaurant Association Hosts Inaugural Baton Rouge Oktoberfest

10/4/2022

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Proceeds benefit the LRA Education Foundation and supports culinary arts in Baton Rouge area high schools

Metairie, La. – The Louisiana Restaurant Association Greater Baton Rouge Chapter will host its inaugural Oktoberfest presented by Mockler Beverage Company and Anheuser-Busch, Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6-9 p.m. at Pointe Marie, 14200 River Road in Baton Rouge. The event will feature German-inspired cuisine from area restaurants and beers from local breweries, live music by The Chris Leblanc Band, live auction and games. Attendees must be 21 years or older to attend.
 
“We are pleased to offer our community a new event filled with familiar Oktoberfest fun,” said Jeff Conaway, LRA GBR Chapter President. “This is a fundraising event for a cause that is near and dear to our members – Louisiana ProStart. Our area has 19 high school culinary arts and restaurant management programs designed to attract young people to rewarding careers in our restaurants.”
 
Annually, the LRA GBR Chapter raises funds through two events. In the Spring, the GBR Chapter hosts a Golf Tournament which yields $60,000 for the LRA Education Foundation, which administers ProStart in Baton Rouge and across the state—61 programs in total.
 
LRA member restaurants participating and menu items are:
  • Jubans--Speckknödel (bacon bread dumplings) w/ Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, and beer mustard sauce
  • City Slice—Pepperoni Latkes & Soft Pretzels
  • Cecelia Creole Bistro—Streuselkuchen (cake)
  • Kalurah St. Grill—Alligator Beer Bratwurst Corn Dog with Charred Red Cabbage & Beer Mustard
  • Iverstine Farms—Beer Poached Brat Bites on a Pretzel Bun Crostini with Fermented Sauerkraut
  • L’Auberge—German-style Meatball Sandwich w/ Dijon Mustard Gravy & Sauerkraut
  • Overpass Merchant—Shredded Marzen Braised Pork Shank with Creamy Gouda Polenta
  • Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux—Bread Pudding
  • Country Pleasin’ Sausage—Blueberry Sausage
  • VIP Area: Ruffino’s—Charcuterie; and Fred’s Lounge—hosted bar
 
Attendees will also enjoy a complimentary beer stein in which to sample:
  • Karbach Brewing Company – Karbachtoberfest
  • Goose Island Brewing – Oktoberfest
  • Golden Road Brewing—Oktoberfest
  • Widmer Brothers—Oktoberfest
  • Breckenridge Brewery--Oktoberfest
 
In addition, there will be a live auction for attendees to bid on a dine around package which includes: gift cards to 25 area restaurants; a tailgate package from Mockler Beverage Company and Superior Grill; a chef’s table for 10 people with wine from L’Auberge Baton Rouge; and a Chef’s Table for 6 people at Ruffino’s. The event features a German-style costume contest, a stein holding contest and a barrel roll for attendees to participate for a chance to win great prizes.
 
Tickets are $50 per person in advance. VIP tickets are available for $75 per person and includes a VIP area with open bar and a complimentary beer stein by City Group Hospitality.
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PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
 
Sponsors are: Mockler Beverage Company and Anheuser-Busch, Ecolab, Louisiana Seafood, Louisiana Travel, L’Auberge, City Group Hospitality, First Horizon Bank, Repcon, Inc. and Country Pleasin’ Sausage.
 
For more information, contact Britney Ford at bford@lra.org or (225) 240-7189. 
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