Beer fest good night out

Oktoberfest will come to West Otago tomorrow.

The Moa Flat Young Farmer's Club is organising Tapanui's second beer fest, following on from last year's sold-out event.

The Moa Flat Young Farmer's Club Beer Fest will be held in Kelso Court, at the West Otago Showgrounds, on State Highway 90 just outside Tapanui.

Club president Matt Haugh said the event would be based on traditional German beer festivals.

"It's exactly the same as last year, with a few extras - a chance to have a good night out after calving or lambing," Mr Haugh said.

Hofbrau beer, Meenan's beer and Monteith's cider would be the beverages available, and non-alcoholic drinks would also be available, all served by beer maids in traditional costume.

The festival would start at 6.30pm and 300 tickets were available.

Music for the evening would be provided by the Kaikorai Metropolitan Brass Bavarian Band, led by a beermeister.

A courtesy van would be available take people home to anywhere in West Otago and as far south as Gore.

Tickets are still available at West Otago Transport, in Heriot, and at Hammer Hardware, in Tapanui.

The event is beingorganised by the MoaFlat Young Farmers Club, as a fundraiser for the West Otago health centre.