Who: Dozens of daschunds will compete to be named the
"top dog" in the third annual and wildly popular
"Cincinnati USA Running of the Wieners" to get a
jump on Cincinnati's Oktoberfest celebration.
Each contestant will be provided its competition
"race gear," a hot dog bun costume.
What: The third annual "Cincinnati USA Running of the
Wieners" builds excitement for the Opening Ceremonies
of the Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati on Saturday,
Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.
When: The third annual "Cincinnati USA Running of the Wieners" will be
held on Friday, Sept. 18, noon.
Where: Fountain Square, the heart of downtown Cincinnati
Why: How many times a year do you get to write the word "wiener" into
a script or story?
About Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
On September 19 and 20, Cincinnati will transform into Zinzinnati USA as it
hosts America's Oktoberfest. More than half-a-million herren und frauen
will converge on a six-block area in the heart of downtown to eat, sing,
mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and
perform the Chicken Dance. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati USA is considered the
nation's preeminent Oktoberfest celebration and is the largest celebration
of its kind in the country and second only to the original in Munich in the
world. USA Today calls Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati one of the 10 best beer fests
in America, and media outlets from AskMen.com to Better Homes & Gardens
have lauded Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati as the place for an authentically-German
good time.
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. For more information, visit
www.OktoberfestZinzinnati.com
B-roll and interview from the event is available at:
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