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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Don your best lederhosen or dirndl and get ready for Rocktoberfest, at the Nehelani, here, Oct. 8, 4:30-10 p.m.

Rocktoberfest is modeled after Oktoberfest, which is held in Munich during a 16-day period during late September and early October, and attended by millions of people.

While the garrison’s celebration may not be as large-scale, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii are joining together to host what promises to be a fun-filled, adult-themed event.

Jane Solis, business manager at Nehelani, said that while last year’s Rocktoberfest celebration focused more on family entertainment, this year FMWR is focusing on more adult-themed fare.

“Last year, parents couldn’t really let loose and enjoy the festivities as much as we had hoped,” she said. “This year, the adult environment will be the perfect excuse to leave the kids at home and enjoy the event as it was intended: with great food, dancing, singing and celebrating.”

FMWR plans to focus more on programming for married and single Soldiers who may not have children and want to participate or get involved in the events and activities on base.

“We have already established that we (at FMWR) are fantastic at family programming, but Soldiers, both married and single, with no kids, have been neglected in programming,” said Katy Kluck, program manager, FMWR-Delivery System. “Our goal is to have purpose-driven programming that focuses on (these) Soldiers.”

Kluck added that FMWR hopes this new FMWR-DS initiative will encourage new Soldiers to participate in FMWR events.

Rocktoberfest will offer games and prizes and traditional German food, such as hot brats and German potato salad. The band Kilroy will provide live music during the event. Commemorative Rocktoberfest 2010 steins will be available for purchase at the event. Advance tickets for $10 are on sale at the Nehelani and the Information, Ticketing and Registration Office. Admission will be $12 at the door.

For more information, call 656-0097.