Oktoberfest Zinzinnati!

America’s largest Oktoberfest; German beer, music and food; famed for the world’s largest Chicken Dance and world’s largest kazoo band; free admission.

The ceremonies begin with a colorful parade of German-American representatives wearing traditional vestments, walking down 5th Street to each fest tent. Keg tapping at each fest tent will mark the opening of that tent. A flag and seal will be hung at each tent. This ceremony has its roots in the original authentic Oktoberfest in Munich.

When: Event: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Opening Ceremony, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
Gemuetlichkeit Games, Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 17-18, 2008, noon-1 p.m.
Second Annual John Morrell Running of the Wieners, Friday, Sept 19, 2008, noon-1 p.m.

Where: On 6 blocks of Fifth Street; from Race Street to Broadway in Downtown Zinzinnati.

Cost: Free!

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Watch: the 2008 Oktoberfest video (Windows media)