Drawing: Wolff's Oktoberfest VIP tickets
Drawing's closed! Winner's been emailed!
The annual Oktoberfest block party in North Albany organized by Wolff's is this Saturday, September 26. We have a four-pack of VIP tickets for the festival. And maybe you'll end up with them.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's on your local "must do" list for fall this year?
It could be anything -- picking apples a specific orchard, going for a walk somewhere, whatever. We'll draw one winner at random, that person gets the four-pack of tickets. (You're going to be even more popular with your friends.)
And what do the VIP tickets include? "A private tent with your own beer + wine bar, separate bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, and exclusive seating away from the crowds." They're $50 each.
General admission tickets to the Oktoberfest block party are $10 ahead / $20 day of and include a complimentary 1-liter stein. Both the VIP and general admission tickets are available online.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, September 24.
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Apple picking!
... said Ashley on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:25 PM | link
apple picking and football Sunday fundays!!!
... said Angela Shortle on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:32 PM | link
Apple Cider Donuts!
... said Heather P on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:34 PM | link
Field of Horrors.
... said Mike on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:38 PM | link
Walk at Thatcher Park
... said BenK. on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:39 PM | link
Apple picking, of course, but I'd also like to go on a nice fall-weather, Adirondack hike.
... said Jay on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:40 PM | link
Fall hikes in the Adirondacks to see the foliage.
... said Keith on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:40 PM | link
Enjoy the foliage while biking, hike 2 more of the 46ers and apple picking.
... said Petko Bogdanov on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:42 PM | link
As a family we go apple picking and pumpkin picking every year and then make applesauce.
... said Nancy B on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:44 PM | link
Must attend 4 local Fall weddings! They are all at new, fun, local venues that I am so excited to visit. The list includes The Venue in Cohoes and The Hudson Pocketbook Factory!
... said Kaitlyn on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:45 PM | link
A must do is a drive into the ADK's to enjoy the changing of colors.
A pint at Man of Kent outside.
A trip to Harvest Distilling !
... said Brendan B on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:45 PM | link
Apple picking at Indian Ladder, drives through the country in Saratoga and Rensselaer counties, haunted hayride at Double M, and football every Sunday
... said Ray on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:50 PM | link
Watch the Mets take the pennant!!!
... said SuburbanSlumming on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:50 PM | link
Run the Stockadeathon.
... said EC on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:57 PM | link
Since wine tasting in the Finger Lakes is probably not quite local enough - baking a ham on a chilly football Sunday, when such weather arrives!
(Please do not consider this an entry for the contest as I eould be unable to attend this weekend!)
... said Alex on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:58 PM | link
Cider donuts, all of them
... said Adam on Sep 21, 2015 at 1:58 PM | link
Apple picking and seeing all of the leaves change colors!
... said Keri on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:08 PM | link
All the great 5ks coming up! In addition to the Spaten Sprint, there are 5ks for breast cancer, volunteer fire depts, even at an orchard (Goold's, it's a cider run if that's your thing)!
... said Jennifer DeVito on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:10 PM | link
RPI Hockey, Chowderfest, Apple picking, driving in the country on crisp fall mornings!
... said Mazza on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:19 PM | link
Apple picking and cider donuts at Hick's! And hiking a few more high peaks before winter to burn off said donuts :)
... said Kerry on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:25 PM | link
The Harvest Fest at Washington Park.
... said Casey on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:33 PM | link
Haunted hayrides and cider donuts!
... said Sarah on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:36 PM | link
Taking a fall hike up Buck mountain with friends and my dog to see the foliage.
... said Sam on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:39 PM | link
Attending the annual Union vs RPI hockey game. GO Union!
... said Kaitlyn on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM | link
apple picking on a saturday for apple pie making and football on sunday! (and chili of course)...and all the Oktoberfests!
... said alicia on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM | link
Every Fall I choose a miserable morning to hike into the Rensselaer Plateau at around 4 am and try to find one of the moose living in there. I know they are there. I have run into bears, foxes, snakes, coyotes, deer, turkeys, the occasional Blair Witch, and even a fisher, but never a moose. I have heard them and seen their signs, they even show up on game cams, but I can never seem to see on in real life; a real life big foot. Big horns!
... said Big "Vic" Proton on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:42 PM | link
Last kayak down the Hoosick River from Vermont to Hoosick Falls, NY.
... said katya on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:43 PM | link
Make it to Argyle Brewery for a growler of pumpkin ale!!
... said Adam on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:46 PM | link
hike, bike, fish. same as most other seasons I guess.
... said Ed on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:59 PM | link
scaaaary movies
... said gretchen on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:16 PM | link
Hiking in the ADKs!
... said Sarah on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:18 PM | link
Step on crunchy leaves in Washington Park
... said Valentina on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:19 PM | link
I can wait to take a trip to Thatcher park once the leaves really start changing!
... said Valerie on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:25 PM | link
Sampling apple cider donuts at every local farm stand and honey crisp apples!
... said Nancy on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:29 PM | link
Eating as many cider donuts as possible!!
... said Laura on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:41 PM | link
making cider
... said ab on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:44 PM | link
beer and steaks at Jackson's in Chatham after apple picking and distillery tours
... said jlarson on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:46 PM | link
FALL BEER!
... said wolliw on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:55 PM | link
Apple cider donuts and the Indian Ladder trail at Thacher Park!
... said Sarah on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:58 PM | link
Ghost tour of the New York State Capitol.
... said Matthew on Sep 21, 2015 at 3:59 PM | link
Adk foliage
... said Rachel on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:04 PM | link
Throwing apples at people who are apple picking
... said Harold on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:06 PM | link
pumpkin errrrrrythang. #whitegirlproblems
... said karen. on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:14 PM | link
Wolff's Oktoberfest!!!!
... said Ron on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:19 PM | link
Apple picking, carving pumpkins, hiking in the ADK's, and fall-themed beers!
... said Lauren on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:47 PM | link
My local fall bucket list contains only one item and it is to attend Wolff's Oktoberfest free of charge.
... said Ryan on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:51 PM | link
Apple picking, Halloween parties, football, slow cooker Sundays, Larkfest, Oktoberfest, and enjoying the AMAZING fall leaves!
... said Chaula Shukla on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:59 PM | link
Fall hikes and fall brews!
... said Colleen on Sep 21, 2015 at 5:32 PM | link
usually a trip to indian ladder farms for cider donuts are in order :)
... said daf on Sep 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM | link
Copious amounts of high school soccer and hopefully a visit to the Cider Witch at Lakeside Farms for cider donuts!
... said Alison on Sep 21, 2015 at 6:12 PM | link
Autumn is the best time of year in the Capital District! Our fall "must do" includes getting cider & cider donuts at Lakeside Farms, going on the Haunted Hayride at Double M, and visiting a corn maze!
It's also a great time to go for some gorgeous autumn hikes :)
... said RachelS on Sep 21, 2015 at 6:42 PM | link
Fall camping in the ADKS doing some leaf peeping
... said Shannon on Sep 21, 2015 at 7:21 PM | link
Fall playoff baseball
... said Carl O'brien j on Sep 21, 2015 at 7:33 PM | link
Storytelling around the bonfire in the chilly fall air.
... said Sean on Sep 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM | link
Oktoberfest
... said Gerard Reardon on Sep 21, 2015 at 7:56 PM | link
A Dutch Apple fall cruise. They have great Bloodies!!
... said Evan on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:05 PM | link
apple picking!!!!!!!
... said Kristie on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:06 PM | link
Apple picking and apple crisp.
... said Chris on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:08 PM | link
Apple picking and pumpkin pie eating
... said Darcie H. on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:13 PM | link
Apple picking
... said Chris collet on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM | link
My husband & I are new to the area so we have a long lost, but I'd like to go apple picking.
... said Kimberly Shamblin on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:22 PM | link
Going to Wolff's Octoberfest !!!!!ðŸ»
... said Chrissi on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:23 PM | link
UAlbany's homecoming football game!
... said Colleen on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:28 PM | link
I will be going Apple picking and will be watching UAlbany Field Hockey
... said Colleen on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:30 PM | link
Bike ride along the Hudson river
... said Tom Murnane on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:37 PM | link
Oktoberfest! It's where I met my now husband 4 years ago. We wouldn't miss it!
... said Tiffany on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:45 PM | link
Well since my wife and I just moved here from FL, I want to go pick apples and pumpkins. I used to do this as a kid and my wife is from FL so she's never had that awesome experience. A wine tour might be in order too ðŸ·ðŸ‘
... said Randy Shamblin on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:58 PM | link
Apple picking at bowman's
Liberty ridge farm
Halloween's party at the village of colonie
... said Gabriel castellanos on Sep 21, 2015 at 9:01 PM | link
Fall picnics in the park!
... said Jenn S. on Sep 21, 2015 at 9:33 PM | link
Morning runs on the bike trail and paddle boarding on the river..... Perfect weather for both!
... said MaryEllen on Sep 21, 2015 at 9:54 PM | link
Supporting local soccer! Go ualbany!
... said Janis on Sep 21, 2015 at 10:21 PM | link
Strolling with thr wife while sipping coffee and eating hot cider donuts
... said mark on Sep 21, 2015 at 10:44 PM | link
playoff baseball, apple cider and puffy vests
... said Bill on Sep 21, 2015 at 11:20 PM | link
a nice fall run along the hudson!
... said joe on Sep 21, 2015 at 11:35 PM | link
Going to Oktoberfest 2015!
... said Jack Bebb on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:13 AM | link
Build a cider donuts shower.
... said -S on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:43 AM | link
Go Kayaking on a lake or river.
... said Dave on Sep 22, 2015 at 4:57 AM | link
Running through and jumping in leaf piles with my Boston Terrier and Great Dane.
... said Mike on Sep 22, 2015 at 8:12 AM | link
Go to the Halloween party at the Washington Park Lake House. So fun every year
... said Jordan on Sep 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM | link
Afternoon walks in the Pine Bush
... said Brian on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:16 AM | link
Tour de Doughnut!
... said fuddley on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:18 AM | link
Walking in downtown Troy on cool nights under the glow of the hunters moon/and Simpsons treehouse of horror marathor
... said Russell on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:19 AM | link
making baked apples
... said Susan on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:27 AM | link
My favorite part of autumn is watching the leaves gradually change on the trees on my street from green to brilliant red. Also pumpkin flavored everything.
... said Claire on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:33 AM | link
Rake a lot of leaves.
... said Karen j on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:41 AM | link
Drinking as many different brands of Oktoberfest beer as possible!
... said Matt on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:45 AM | link
The Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon!
... said RC on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM | link
Attending my friends annual murder mystery party the Saturday before Halloween!
... said Heather B on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:11 AM | link
Watch football and drink beer!
... said Geoff on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:44 AM | link
Haunted Hay Ride at Double M Western
... said Vanessa on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM | link
snuggling up in sweaters with apples, cider donuts, and pumpkin beer on our back deck!
... said Natalie on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:05 AM | link
Seasonal beers and hiking
... said Matt on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:06 AM | link
Getting cider donuts from Harvest Farms
... said NB on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:22 AM | link
its the most wonderful time of year....... pumpkin ale and football
... said Linda on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:49 AM | link
a hike in the ADKs
... said RJM on Sep 22, 2015 at 11:56 AM | link
Each year as a child, my large family would caravan to each of the orchards in Rensselaer County. At each stop we would buy cider donuts and compare each recipe, then pick pumpkins, pies, apples, etc. As we grew up, we grew apart, each going to college and starting families. My goal this fall is to bring this tradition back and have my new nephew grow up with the cherished Pumpkin Ride as I did.
... said Alaina Maldonado on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:03 PM | link
Trip to Indian Ladder Farms for cider donuts and apples.
... said Kyle on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:08 PM | link
Football and foliage, of course!
... said Emily on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:13 PM | link
pumpkin coffee and drinking fall beer!!
... said MarissaM on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:30 PM | link
Probably just about everything that's already been listed but....apples, donuts, seasonal beer, pumpkin, hiking, bon fires, and plenty of halloween scares!
... said AnotherAmanda on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:44 PM | link
Everything apple! Apple cider, donuts, hard cider, pie, sauce, spice cake. Can't get enough apple.
... said AJ on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:54 PM | link
Apple cider donuts
... said Cristina on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:12 PM | link
carving a pumpkin
... said colleen on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:14 PM | link
Definitely apple cider donuts!!
... said April on Sep 22, 2015 at 1:54 PM | link
Apples, pumpkins, corn maze and scary stories.
... said Amy McLaughlin on Sep 22, 2015 at 2:00 PM | link
A leaf peeper drive either to the Adirondacks or up by Bennington VT, and apple cider donuts from the Carrot Barn in Schoharie.
... said Debra on Sep 22, 2015 at 3:52 PM | link
NFL Sundays!
... said $cott on Sep 22, 2015 at 4:46 PM | link
Probably a foolish idea, but I want to make a pumpkin pie from scratch.
... said Shaun on Sep 22, 2015 at 5:06 PM | link
Carve and pain pumpkins!
... said Megan on Sep 22, 2015 at 5:55 PM | link
Football all weekend!
... said Casey on Sep 22, 2015 at 5:59 PM | link
Thatcher Park in the fall, and apples!
... said Fred on Sep 22, 2015 at 6:13 PM | link
Apple picking at Goods Orchards and making apple pie moonshine!
... said Erica on Sep 22, 2015 at 6:48 PM | link
Get lost in the corn maze, pick pumpkins and go on a haunted hayride at Ellms Family Farm!!
... said Christina C on Sep 22, 2015 at 7:19 PM | link
Watching Bill's games at McGeary's!
... said Brad on Sep 22, 2015 at 7:33 PM | link
Oktoberfest, of course!! Hoodies & bonfires. Fall foliage cruises.
... said Nora Stevens on Sep 22, 2015 at 7:58 PM | link
Hike one of the 46ers.
... said George on Sep 22, 2015 at 8:15 PM | link
Apple picking and fantasy football!
... said Rosie on Sep 22, 2015 at 8:26 PM | link
Less work more play--cider donuts, Dave and Phil Alvin at the Hollow.
... said Theresa on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:29 PM | link
Leaf peeping while hiking at Thatcher Park!
... said Melinda on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:23 PM | link
Hike on a Saturday,drive home, drink beer, fall asleep , watch football on my couch all day ... In that order
... said Chris on Sep 22, 2015 at 10:38 PM | link
Definitely checking out 'Hocus Pocus' at The Palace followed by pumpkin beer!
... said Emily on Sep 23, 2015 at 12:39 PM | link