Enjoy the Outdoors on Long Island's East End
FEATURING THE BRATWURST BOYS
Food, Costume & Stein Holding Contests & more Family fun!
Reflextions Exhibit will be open until 9:00PM
Bring a chair or blanket!
COSTUME CONTEST!! Prizes!!
The Story Of Oktoberfest’s Traditional Lederhosen….
When you think Oktoberfest, you may envision beer and pretzels, but most of all, the traditional fashion of the men’s lederhosen. Lederhosen are short or knee-length breeches made of leather. Traditional lederhosen are hand made of tanned deer leather which makes the pants soft and light but very tearproof. All variations usually consist of two side pockets, one hip pocket, one knife pocket, and a codpiece (drop front). An Oktoberfest lederhosen costume consists of the following:
- Leather trousers in brown, dark green or black leather breeches, commonly short or knee-length but also as long ones called Bundhosen or Kniebundhosen, braided or embroidered… READ MORE
Lite snacks will be available and Craft Beer from Peconic County Brewing. Please visit a downtown restaurant for dinner! In case of light rain, the event will continue but may close early. Sculptures will be lit, ran or shine! Best parking is behind Riverwalk Grill and enter the park on Peconic Ave. A standard porta potty will be on site. Pubic restrooms are a short walk away.
