IT’S OKTOBERFEST!!
“O’zapft!” That’s the official call for the start of Oktoberfest on Germany, meaning “the beer has been tapped,” setting off a late fall celebration of German culture and food. And here in North Central Kansas, we celebrate Oktoberfest on the train with German food and beer! Join us on Saturday, September 27, as Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus in Riley caters the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s Smoky Valley Limited. Chef Manfred has prepared your choice of Schatzi’s golden brown schnitzel with jagersauce (mushroom sauce), OR rinderbraten, a slowly roasted beef in burgundy gravy. Either menu choice includes spätzle (soft egg noodle dumplings) and glazed carrots. And for dessert? Schatzi’s creamy, rich biramisu (a German version of tiramisu, made of dark beer, Kalua, and ladyfingers). Coffee, tea and water are complimentary. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. And for a little extra, enjoy a classic German beer! Our two-hour journey begins at 6:00 p.m. at Abilene’s Rock Island Depot, featuring a stop in nearby Enterprise, Kansas, for a tour of the Hoffman Mill. Celebrate Oktoberfest on the rails…and PROST (“cheers”)!
