dawn_kiebawls
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Hello friends,
Me and my neighbors are starting to go a bit stir crazy, as I suspect most of the planet is by now. After a few (okay, a dozen-ish) pints with one of my neighbors last night we decided to host a block party, and because of how long it takes to process a permit application it will fall just in time for an 'Oktoberfest' bash! I ran the idea past a few other neighbors and everyone is stoked that we finally have something to look forward to that can actually be done while following CDC guidelines.
So far the 'plan' is for it to be a pot-luck type party but will have a 'menu' of things for people to sign up for and bring. The menu so far includes:
Appetizers
i) Spent grain pretzels/cheese dips
ii) Veggie platters/dips
Entrees
i) Bratwurst
ii) Smoked/roasted chicken
iii) Smoked/pulled pork
Sides
i) Boiled potatoes
ii) Potato salad
iii) Salad of some variety
iv) Fruit
Deserts
* 'guests' choice
Drinks
i) Marzen (on tap)
ii) Keller (on tap)
iii) Hoppy somethin or other (on tap)
iv) Cider (hard, on tap)
v) Wine
vi) Cider (NA)
vii) Rootbeer (NA)
I think our food is pretty solid but I'm open to suggestions. One of our neighbors is a decorated BBQ competitor, another is an avid baker and I'm no slouch in the kitchen either ('dont sell yourself short, Judge. You're a tremendous slouch!' Sorry, I'm buzzed and Caddyshack is the best movie ever).
So far, my main hang-up is on what activities to put on. This will be Oktoberfest 'themed' but I dont think any of my neighbors would be willing to don their Lederhosen, learn traditional 'sing-a-long' drinking songs or will want to listen to Polka music so I have in mind:
Activities (aside from eating, drinking and socializing)
i) Cornhole
ii) Polish horseshoes
iii) Beer pong (I hate it, but can't deny its popularity)
iv) Ladderball
v) Fireworks (another neighbor has a pyrotechnic license but I dont think we'll be able to get a permit in time....looks like we 'wont' have fireworks)
I had in mind that this party will be 21+ but it seems we're already divided over whether this should include children or not, so, more than likely children will be allowed to keep the majority happy.
With all that being said, I just wanted to reach out to see if anyone on here has any experience throwing a party like this to see if there is something I missed, should consider, must include and to take general advice.
If any of you are in Eastern Nebraska when this bash goes down please feel free to stop in to hoist a Stein or Krug, feast on some Kielbasa, Bratwurst, Pretzels and partake in the general debauchery that is sure to ensue. Cheers!
Me and my neighbors are starting to go a bit stir crazy, as I suspect most of the planet is by now. After a few (okay, a dozen-ish) pints with one of my neighbors last night we decided to host a block party, and because of how long it takes to process a permit application it will fall just in time for an 'Oktoberfest' bash! I ran the idea past a few other neighbors and everyone is stoked that we finally have something to look forward to that can actually be done while following CDC guidelines.
So far the 'plan' is for it to be a pot-luck type party but will have a 'menu' of things for people to sign up for and bring. The menu so far includes:
Appetizers
i) Spent grain pretzels/cheese dips
ii) Veggie platters/dips
Entrees
i) Bratwurst
ii) Smoked/roasted chicken
iii) Smoked/pulled pork
Sides
i) Boiled potatoes
ii) Potato salad
iii) Salad of some variety
iv) Fruit
Deserts
* 'guests' choice
Drinks
i) Marzen (on tap)
ii) Keller (on tap)
iii) Hoppy somethin or other (on tap)
iv) Cider (hard, on tap)
v) Wine
vi) Cider (NA)
vii) Rootbeer (NA)
I think our food is pretty solid but I'm open to suggestions. One of our neighbors is a decorated BBQ competitor, another is an avid baker and I'm no slouch in the kitchen either ('dont sell yourself short, Judge. You're a tremendous slouch!' Sorry, I'm buzzed and Caddyshack is the best movie ever).
So far, my main hang-up is on what activities to put on. This will be Oktoberfest 'themed' but I dont think any of my neighbors would be willing to don their Lederhosen, learn traditional 'sing-a-long' drinking songs or will want to listen to Polka music so I have in mind:
Activities (aside from eating, drinking and socializing)
i) Cornhole
ii) Polish horseshoes
iii) Beer pong (I hate it, but can't deny its popularity)
iv) Ladderball
v) Fireworks (another neighbor has a pyrotechnic license but I dont think we'll be able to get a permit in time....looks like we 'wont' have fireworks)
I had in mind that this party will be 21+ but it seems we're already divided over whether this should include children or not, so, more than likely children will be allowed to keep the majority happy.
With all that being said, I just wanted to reach out to see if anyone on here has any experience throwing a party like this to see if there is something I missed, should consider, must include and to take general advice.
If any of you are in Eastern Nebraska when this bash goes down please feel free to stop in to hoist a Stein or Krug, feast on some Kielbasa, Bratwurst, Pretzels and partake in the general debauchery that is sure to ensue. Cheers!