Oktoberfest is now one of the most popular festivals in Europe, attracting millions of guests per year and inspiring events across the world. It’s also super popular here in the U.S., and Southwest Ohio has quite a few.
Raise a glass to the following:
🍻Liberty Home Association Oktoberfest
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Location: Liberty Home Association, 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton
Description: For 58 years, German heritage club the Liberty Home Association has hosted an Oktoberfest. This year, the festival will include authentic German food like bratwurst and sauerkraut, a large selection of German beers, a car show and more.
🍻Oktoberfest Springboro
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 6 p.m.-midnight Sept. 6 and 11 a.m.-midnight Sept. 7
Location: 5 W. Mill St., Springboro
Description: Springboro United Church of Christ’s Oktoberfest will feature a variety of German drinks and food, a wiener dog race, a 5K and more.
🍻Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
When: Sept. 19-22
Location: Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
Description: Hosted along the Ohio River, this popular event features a number of food and craft vendors, a stein hoisting competition, glassblowing, German beer and more.
🍻Oxtoberfest
Credit: Ron Hautau
Credit: Ron Hautau
When: 1-8 p.m. Sept. 21
Location: Oxford Memorial Park, 1 N. Main St., Oxford
Description: Described as “Oxford’s very own take on a German themed, fall festival,” Oxtoberfest will feature various German beers, craft beers and ciders. There will also be live music, craft vendors, family friendly activities and more.
🍻Mother Stewart’s Oktoberfest
Credit: David A. Moodie
Credit: David A. Moodie
When: 4-11 p.m. Sept. 28
Location: 82 W. Columbia St., Springfield
Description: Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company in Springfield is hosting its 9th Oktoberfest. More details will be revealed at a later date.
🍻Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: Sept. 28-29
Location: The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton
Description: DAI’s Oktoberfest is one of the state’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration. It is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and includes artisans, various foods, domestic, international and craft beers, international wines, kid-friendly art activities, live music and more.
🍻Champaign County Historical Society Oktoberfest
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6
Location: 809 E. Lawn Ave., Urbana
Description: The 52nd annual Oktoberfest at the Champaign County Historical Society Museum will feature craft vendors selling pottery, candles, soap, woodcraft and more. There will also be food and beer stalls selling kettlecorn, bourbon chicken, tacos and other food.
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