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On September 5, no other than popular American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind will join Filipinos in welcoming San Miguel Oktoberfest, said to be the biggest, grandest, “fiesta ng Barkada” in the country to date.

Third Eye Blind, known for its hits Semi-Charmed Life, Graduate, Losing a Whole Year, Jumper and How’s It Going to Be, will be the highlight of more than 40 of the hottest bands that will play nationwide during the simultaneous opening celebrations of this year’s San Miguel Oktoberfest in Ortigas, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao and Laguna.

“Our Filipino patrons, young and old alike, only deserve world-class entertainment from a world-class beer like San Miguel Pale Pilsen.This year’s Oktoberfest is our special way of making the world know that the Philippines is not just a beer drinking country but a country that values and nourishes friendships like no other,” explains Group Brand Manager San Miguel Beer, Charmaine C. Bautista.

Along the stretch of San Miguel Avenue in Ortigas, four stages will be set up to showcase different music genres where merrymakers can choose to watch live performances of pop, reggae, acoustic and alternative music.

Over 40 bands, including Third Eye Blind plus some of the biggest names in the local music industry like, Rivermaya, The Dawn, Afterimage, Nyoy Volante, Paolo Santos, Jimmy Bondoc, Nina, Rico Blanco, Reggae Mistress, Guarana will set the mood for partying at the San Miguel Avenue during the opening party.

To heighten the excitement, San Miguel Pale Pilsen will also bring its well-loved sports personalities to interact with the crowd in the “Beat the Champs” corner. Partygoers will be given the chance to play face-to-face with Efren Bata Reyes and PBA hardcourt stars, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sports aficionados can’t afford to miss.

What makes San Miguel Oktoberfest, this year extended to 120 days, larger-than-life is not just the opportunity to outscore sports giants but the collective desire to break world records.

“This year’s Oktoberfest is also an attempt for the Philippines to make it to the Guinness World Records. We are looking at garnering the highest number of beer-toasting crowd and having the longest bar. We invite every Filipino to make our country proud and be part of history” adds Charmaine C. Bautista.

Simultaneously in the provinces, Brownman Revival, Itchyworms, Kamikazee, Parokya ni Edgar and Sugarfree will lead the kick off in Mactan Economic Zone 1, Lapu-Lapu City (Cebu), Capitol Grounds, Iznart Street (Iloilo); Victoria Plaza Parking Lot, JP Laurel, Bajada (Davao); R. Magsaysay Drive, East Tapinac (Olongapo) and Paseo de Sta. Rosa Activity Center (Laguna), respectively.

San Miguel Oktoberfest is supported by the Department of Tourism, Converse, Toshiba, Focus Media, Cricket Lighters, and San Miguel Properties Inc. residential developments Bel Aldea and Maravilla.

Limited edition San Miguel Oktoberfest Beer to be unveiled
San Miguel Pale Pilsen’s 2008 Oktoberfest celebration, set to become the biggest, grandest, and longest in the world, will be made even more unique with the grand unveiling of a limited edition San Miguel Oktoberfest brew.

San Miguel Brewery Inc., the company behind the 118-year old, iconic Philippine brew, will release limited numbers of San Miguel Oktoberfest Beer, to show merrymakers a different facet of SMB.

Exclusively brewed for this year’s 120-day celebration of one of the world’s most famous festivals, the limited edition beer will be a pale lager with malty notes, balanced with floral and citrussy hops.

Made of 100% malt, it promises to be full-flavored yet light-bodied, sweetish in taste, and smooth on the finish. It is a refreshing and satisfying beer without the inebriating effect of alcohol.

This once-in-a-lifetime brew will make its debut at the grand kick-off of San Miguel Oktoberfest on September 5, at a special venue at the Coyuito parking lot, along San Miguel Avenue in Ortigas, Mandaluyong City, in front of the San Miguel head office complex, Gate 1.

The event itself promises to be one for the record books as San Miguel Pale Pilsen attempts to set two Guinness World Records for the Philippines: for the biggest beer-toasting crowd ever, and the longest beer bar.

Be a part of San Miguel Oktoberfest history and get a chance to land in the Guinness World Records—while enjoying great music, great company, and the unique flavor of a truly great beer: Come to the San Miguel Oktoberfest Siento Bente, a celebration certified to be walang katulad!

Buy your OKTOBERFEST tickets in advance!
This year, as we celebrate a quarter of a century of San Miguel Oktoberfest, we will be serving up fun and friendship to the barkada over 120 days beginning September 5 (Friday). The SAN MIGUEL OKTOBERFEST SIENTO BENTE is the grandest and biggest party of the year with a bid for Guinness World Records for the longest beer bar and the most number of people toasting.
Plus! A lineup of exciting events:

> Parade of floats, dancers and musician to open the event at 2pm
> Grand fireworks display to kick off the night activities at 9pm
> Beat the Champs game in boxing, billiards and basketball
> Jam with your favorite local Filipino bands (all 20 of them!)
> Watch THIRD EYE BLIND Live in concert
> Be part of the team to beat the Guinness World Record
> Be the first to taste the San Miguel Oktoberfest Brew in the Special Oktoberfest Marquee

General Admission (Longest Bar) Ticket
Longest Bar Venue: Php 120.00 per head inclusive of 2 San Miguel Pale Pilsens

Note! A General Admission Ticket gains entrance to the longest beer bar section along San Miguel and Julio Vargas avenue ONLY to be able to watch the events happening in any of the four (4) stages and take part in the numerous booths, games & activities in the main area. Entrances are at the intersection of Julio Vargas Avenue & St. Francis Road and intersection of San Miguel Avenue & Lourdes Drive. Tickets to enter the Special Viewing Section for the ThirdEyeBlind concert and Special Oktoberfest Marquee sections are sold separately.

Special Oktoberfest Marquee Ticket > SOLD OUT!
Oktoberfest Beer Marquee: Php 300.00 per head inclusive of 3 San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers & food

Note!: A Special Oktoberfest Marquee Ticket gains entrance to the air-conditioned tent and longest beer bar section along San Miguel and Julio Vargas avenue. The Special Oktoberfest Marquee Section is located at the Coyiuto Parking Area along San Miguel Avenue beside Metrobank & in front of the main gate of San Miguel Corporation Head Office Complex’s Gate 1. Tickets to enter the Special Viewing Section for the ThirdEyeBlind concert are sold separately.

Gold Ticket
Special Viewing Section: Php 1,500.00 per head inclusive of 2 San Miguel Pale Pilsens at General Admission Section and 3 San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers & food at the Special Oktoberfest Marquee Section

Note!: A Gold Ticket gives access to the privilege few to a Special Viewing Section to be the closest to watch ThirdEyeBlind perform live. In addition, the Gold Ticket gives access to all other sections specifically the Special Oktoberfest Marquee with three (3) San Miguel Oktoberfest Beers plus food and the General Admission (Longest Bar) Area with two (2) San Miguel Pale Pilsens.

The following group packages are also available:

Oktoberfest Package 1:Php 6,000.00
General Admission tickets x 52 pcs.
(Longest Bar)

Oktoberfest Package 2: Php 10,000.00
General Admission tickets x 105 pcs.
(Longest Bar)

Oktoberfest Package 3: Php 15,000.00
General Admission tickets x 150 pcs.
(Longest Bar)

Buy these tickets now to be assured entry to the biggest, grandest San Miguel Oktoberfest. Contact Ms. Angie Carlos at 632-2218 and/ or email at acarlos@smg.sanmiguel.com.ph.