European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 20, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Calend Arof events key events during this year s oktoberfest include saturday sept. 22 a the grand entry of the oktoberfest landlords and Brewers. The festive opening of the oktoberfest begins at 11 . With the landlords families in decorated carriages the ornate horse drawn wagons of the Munich breweries decorated floats and All the Beer tent bands a in All about 1,000 participants. The Parade lasts about 45 minutes and begins at Schwanthaler Strasse. Grandstand seats Are 33.60 Marks $21. The oktoberfest folklore International begins at 8 . In the circus Krone mar Strasse 43. This 2v2-hour event features music and dancing by local German and International groups. Saturday sept 22-sunday, sept 30 a the bavarian Central agricultural fair on the South Side of the oktoberfest grounds. While the oktoberfest began with a wedding traditionally it was More this Type of fair in its Early history until reaching the hype and glitter of today s Celebration. Sunday sept 23 a the oktoberfest costume and marksmen s Parade starts at 10 . And lasts about 2 hours. Featuring 7,000 participants the Parade begins at the Monument to King Maximillian ii and winds through the downtown areas to the fest grounds. Grandstand seats Are about 55 Marks up from last year s 50 Marks. Enclosed standing area at Odeo Platz is 16.50 Marks. Tuesday sept 25 a children s Day with reduced Price tickets on Many rides until 6 . Sunday sept 30 a concert of All the oktoberfest bands begins at 11 . On the Steps of the Bavaria statue on the oktoberfest grounds. If it is raining the event will be held the following sunday at 11 . Information ticket information can be obtained from Miinch Ner Vermehr Verein festering Pestalozzi Strasse 3a, 8000 Munich 5, Telephone 089-260-8134. For general information about the oktoberfest Munich and accommodations Contact the Munich tourist offices. There Are three in the main train station at the Baye Strasse exit opposite platform 12, open daily from 8 . To 11 ., Telephone 089239-1256 at Riem Airport in the arrivals concourse open monday to saturday from 8 30 . To 10 . And sundays and holidays 1 . To 9 ., Telephone 089-907256 and at City Hall Marie Platz in the inner courtyard open monday through thursday from 9 . To 5  and Friday until 4 30 . . File above pretzel stands sell solid fare to go with the Beer. Left the costume and marksmen s Parade is one of the Many special events. September 20, 1990 stripes Magazine 5