{"id":173516,"date":"2025-08-25T05:12:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173516\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:12:19","slug":"downtown-chandler-to-host-1st-rocktoberfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173516\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Chandler to host 1st Rocktoberfest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2014 SanTan Brewing Company and Huss Brewing Co. are partnering to host the first Rocktoberfest in downtown Chandler this fall, the companies announced.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day event combines classic Oktoberfest traditions with rock \u2018n\u2019 roll for a blend of live music, craft beer and competitions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve taken everything that people loved about our previous Oktoberfest and given it a fresh, new vibe that we know everyone is going to enjoy,\u201d Co-owner of SanTan Brewing Company Jamie Hoffman said in the Wednesday announcement.<\/p>\n<p>When is Rocktoberfest and what will it include?<\/p>\n<p>Rocktoberfest will take place at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wA2SL6eq8eXFYT3h7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East<\/a> from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees at the event will be able to purchase German fare and brews from SanTan Brewing and Huss Brewing, SanTan Spirits cocktails, hard ciders from Ciderboyz as well as non-alcoholic options from Athletic Brewing.<\/p>\n<p>Each day of the festival has a live music lineup:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, Oct.3: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Chadwicks \u2013 4:45 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>The Dirt \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, Oct. 4:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>DayWeather \u2013 1:15 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>The Ultimate Bon Jovi \u2013 3:15 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Red Hot Cholo Peppers \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Lies and Roses \u2013 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the entertainment, there will also be games and contests that festival-goers can take part in, including Weiner dog races, brat eating contest, keg stacking and stein holding.<\/p>\n<p>Arizonans are currently able to <a href=\"https:\/\/santanbrewing.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">purchase tickets<\/a> and receive $5 off during August and September.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSanTan has built an incredible tradition of throwing one of the Valley\u2019s best October beer festivals, and we\u2019re honored to be part of this exciting new chapter,\u201d Co-founder of Huss Brewing Co. Leah Huss said. \u201cRocktoberfest is all about excpetional local beer, fun live music, great people and we\u2019re proud to come together with SanTan to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Have a story idea or tip? 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