Guests came from as far away as Sarnia to celebrate Oktoberfest on September 20^th with a rockin' good party at Munk's Motors in Waterford. The party was held as a “thank you” to  Munk's clients and Porsche Club members, with all donations going to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Oakland, an organization with which Munk's has a long association.

A $15 dollar donation got you two beer tickets plus unlimited food, music, and good times at the family-friendly party. Kids were free, and several families did bring kids, who then entertained themselves by running around the shop waving the rubber insects and frogs found in a bowl of Halloween treats.

Porsche Club also made a generous contribution to help defray the party's costs. “Porsche Club does so much for us,” said Chris Braden. “Oktoberfest is our way of thanking club members, who help keep us going. I can't thank the Club enough for all that they do.”

The party featured food and drink from local businesses that supported Munk's efforts to raise money for Habitat of Oakland: salad, calzones, and pizza from Hungry Howie's in Waterford, and a tasty, very-well-received seasonal microbrew from King Brewing Co. in Pontiac. You can live in the area for years and never hear about King's, a quiet microbrewery that celebrated 14 years of operation the same day at Munk's own Oktoberfest, but if you like brew pubs, King's is worth a visit.

As in years past, Gerych's Distinctive Flowers provided tables, chairs, and a massive tent. As sunny and warm as it was the day of the party – a flawless Indian-summer evening – the tent was as welcome as it would have been had it been raining.

The Shadows provided live music all evening long. “Who knew that three guys with day jobs could be so skilled at making that much sound and playing all of the classic rock and blues rock hits we love?” mused Braden. “There are only three of them. Have you ever counted the Doobie Brothers?” In between sets, Braden then DJ'd with his own favorite music.

As with every event at Munk's, there were gorgeous cars of all ages on display, including late-model Caymans and 911s; a well-preserved white 912; early 70s-era VW Beetles; a Waterford Hills championship-winning '79 924; and Braden's own 1965 VW bus, decked out with Christmas lights. Owners were on hand to answer questions about customization and restoration.
 

“It's important to give back to the community,” Braden said, after thanking his wife, staff, and clients who keep the business vital. “Years ago, this building was just a dream, but people who believed in us made it happen. This community has been great to us. We've been at this location for 26 years now, ten of them with our fantastic new facility, and it's important to give back whenever we can.”