I covered the exciting news that Rock icon Gene Simmons and world renowned Master Chef Wolfgang Puck are joining forces to announce Rocktoberfest, Los Angeles’ ultimate Oktoberfest celebration coming to L.A. LIVE for the first time ever this October!  Michael Zislis, Event producer and co-owner (with Simmons and concert promoter Dave Furano) of Rock & Brews Restaurants, the presenting sponsor and Representatives from Wounded Warrior Project (Beneficiary of Rocktoberfest) were in attendance to talk about this great event.

Opening Night (October 15) Charity Jam with Gene Simmons and friends tickets start at $100 and will benefit Wounded Warrior Project. VIP tickets start at $250 and VIP table seating for 8 is available for $1500.  It's limited to 1,000 attendees so buy a ticket ASAP this will sell out FAST!

Rocktoberfest will kick off with an opening gala hosted by Simmons and Puck on October 15 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.  with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Wounded Warrior Project.  Their will be nigthly festivities from Tuesday, October 16 to Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 5 - 11PM with early bird tickets starting at just $20!  Closing out the First Annual Rocktoberfest on Sunday, Octoberber 21 will be the Craft Brew Festival from 3:30 - 6:30PM with will feature 50 different craft beers and breweries.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live.

Rocktoberfest Ticket information:

·   Early Bird tickets are available for $20 when purchased in advance at rocktoberfest.com.  The $20 admission includes a commemorativeRocktoberfest beer stein.

·   VIP tickets are available for $125 and include exclusive table service, three beverage vouchers per person, seated dinner featuring Wolfgang Puck’s globally-inspired Oktoberfest menu and premiere views of the live entertainment

·   A limited supply of tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event at L.A. LIVE with the price of admission including a commemorative Rocktoberfest beer stein.

·   All guests must be 21 years of age or older.

·   VIP table seating for eight is available each evening for $800 and includes exclusive table service, three beverage vouchers per person, seated dinner featuring Wolfgang Puck’s globally-inspired Oktoberfest menu and premiere views of the live entertainment.

·   Opening Night (October 15) Charity Jam with Gene Simmons and friends tickets start at $100 and will benefit Wounded Warrior Project. VIP tickets start at $250 and VIP table seating for 8 is available for $1500.

·   Sunday, October 21’s Rocktoberfest Craft Brew Festival tickets are $50 and will include 12 3oz pours to redeem from over 50 craft breweries and will benefit The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE. 

·   Rocktoberfest Hours of Operation: October 15-20 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

If you want to buy tickets or get details go to http://www.rocktoberfest.com/