I like digging holes and hiding things inside them When I grow old, I hope I won’t forget to find them ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I build a home and wait for someone to tear it down Then pack it up in boxes, head for the next town running ‘Cause I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
I like standing still, boy, that’s just a wishful plan Ask me where I come from, I’ll say a different land But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game It’s just the place that changes, the rest is still the same But I’ve got memories and travel like nomads in the night
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots I’ve got no roo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oots
Loveland, Ohio – Did you attend Loveland’s First Oktoberfest? If not well do we have an early Halloween treat for you!
I of course went to both days of Loveland’s Oktoberfest on September 24th and 25th and wow was it an absolute showstopper! Not only did all of the Downtown Loveland area transform into a place filled with German food, drinks, and activities, Nisbet Park located right off the Loveland Bike Trail successfully turned into a traditional Biergarten!
A Look Around Nisbet Park’s Oktoberfest Biergarten
The Nisbet Biergarten was home to the Warsteiner Beer Emporium, the Stein Slide, live entertainment, the Wiener Dog Race, local vendors like Kona Ice, Dolph’s Dog’s, Epic Picnics, Right Stuff Grill, and Cincy Shirts (sold custom Loveland Oktoberfest T-shirts), the Stein Hoisting finals, the Tapping of the Keg, and beautifully decorated picnic tables surrounded by lights for families and friends to sit down and take in the atmosphere! Those that attended were able to grab beer tickets or buy a Loveland Oktoberfest keepsake mug to fill with traditional Oktoberfest Warsteiner Beer.
The Warsteiner Beer Emporium in Nisbet Park’s Biergarten
The Stein Slide
Cincy Shirts set-up in Nisbet Park’s Biergarten
Epic Picnic’s Owner Amanda provided the Biergarten with a German themed picnic where you could have your photo taken
New local business Dolph’s Dogs served up some delicious sausages, hot dogs, and bratwursts in the Biergarten
Owner Dolph in action
Dolph’s Dog’s traditional Hot Dogs
Dolph’s Dog’s Bratwurst loaded up with peppers and onions
Kona Ice served up mouthwatering Ice creations in the Biergarten
A Stein Slide Challenge
The local Downtown Loveland restaurants also participated in the Oktoberfest magic by providing traditional German food specials and hosting the prelims of the Stein Hoisting a.k.a “The Masskrugen Challenge!”
The streets of Loveland were filled with people wearing their finest German Lederhosen’s or Dirndl’s, in which Bishop’s Quarter’s held a costume competition for those wanting to show off their attire!
The Wiener Dog Race was the star of the festival as 15 Wiener Dogs competed for a Tara’s Pet Boutique Gift Card in front of a sea of people. Although the race itself was tight, my very own Dorkie (Dachshund Yorkie Mix) Dean took the first place finish! I decided to donate the gift card to the 2nd place Wiener Dog who was also a very impressive competitor!
A Look Around The Wiener Dog Race
The Starting Line for the Wiener Dog Race that was held in Nisbet Park
I was in charge of making the Wiener Dog Race a success!
Thanks to all those who helped with the race!
Myself and the Wiener Dog Champion, my dog Dean!
Fox19 covering Loveland’s Oktoberfest
The Keg Procession Crew!
One of the most traditional Oktoberfest moments was the Keg Procession that then led into the Tapping of the Keg! I was proud to be a part of the Keg Procession that included many cherished Loveland community members including LMRCA President Cee Cee Collins, LMRCA Board President Doug Portman, and Mayor Kathy Bailey. Once we arrived at the Main Stage located in the Biergarten both Mayor Bailey and Portman tapped the keg which led to an explosion of cheers and beer chugging from the crowd. What a wonderful moment of celebration it was for the city of Loveland!
Check out the videos below of The Wiener Dog Race, The Keg Procession, and the Tapping of the Keg!
