Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2014.15.7 |
Object Name |
Mug |
Description |
Mug, 5 1/2" h x 3" dia., plastic, handle, white, Side A- printed in black- "Bartlett Chamber of Commerce...830-0324" and logo, Side B- printed in black- "1st Annual Bartlett" and illustration of man in German costume holding flag- "1st Annual Bartlett Oktoberfest." The first Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce, was in 1979. It was held at Bartlett Hills Golf Club and included beer, German food, games and a German band. The event remained there until 1993, when it moved to Bartlett Plaza. It appears Octoberfest then ceased until 1998 when it was brought back for two years. According to the August/September 1998 Bartletter, the event was held at Leiseberg Park complete with two German bands, food, drink and a raffle to win a vacation package. This plastic mug were given to attendees, though not the first official celebration. The chamber also sponsored the event in 1999. |
Date |
1998 |
Material |
Plastic |
Height (in) |
5.500 |
Diameter (in) |
3.000 |
Number of images |
2 |
Search Terms |
Chamber of Commerce German bands German food Leiseberg Park Oktoberfest |
Relation |
Show Related Records... |
Subjects |
Bands Beer Celebrations Eating & drinking Festivals Food Music |
Accession number |
2014.15 |