From yodeling and polka to beer, attendees got into the spirit of Sunday’s fundraiser for PHS Athletics. The event featured local craft breweries, the Wente Wine Grotto, BBQ sausages, German-style pretzels and music by Polka Geist, a Bay Area German oompah band.
Over 470 attended to sample over 25 different beers from seven breweries and enjoy wine at the Wente Wine Grotto. A primary sponsor of the event, Wente Family Vineyards donated all the wine for the grotto.
“Thanks to the the generous support from sponsors, every penny of every ticket sold went directly to funding Piedmont High Athletes,” said Steve Humphries, one of the Oktoberfest organizers, along with Todd Marshburn and Chris Hart, who is also president of Boosters.
This year’s fundraising raised a record-breaking $40,000. Says Hart, “We’re especially appreciative of the volunteers who made it all happen — it was a team effort.”
At the Wente Grotto, Christine Wente von Metzsch (right), and Dave and Penny Graham pour wine 
Attendees get in on the polka dancing 
Attendees join the Polkageist band in a polka dance 
Piedmont resident Natalie Williamson pours beer along with a Line 51 employee 
Guests checked in at the Piedmont Community Hall parking area 
Tom Stevens helped out at the event wearing Piedmont Highlanders gear 
Oktoberfest hats and t-shirts were available for purchase 
Event organizers Steve Humphries, Chris Hart, and Todd Marshburn 
The event organizers stand below a banner listing Oktoberfest supporters 
Josh and Stephanie Litwin catch up with Jen Porter (right) 
The Polkageist band plays at the event 
Trumer Pils buttons, stickers, coasters and pens 
Canyon Club Brewery served up 3 styles of beer 
Wente wines in the Grotto 
Oakland United Beerworks stickers at their pouring station