Polka, dachshunds, beer & brats. You know the drill.

The release of our Fall seasonal – the Autumn Ale.

Live music from the Mountain Top Polka Band

Polka dance instruction.

German food from Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant and Underground Baking Co.

Stein Hoist Competition.

5th Annual Dachshund Races – to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society

Plus new this year: the Volksmarch 5k – to benefit Friends of Oklawaha Greenway

Also new: the Dirndl Dash 1k!

German costume contests for humans and dogs.

Kids’ Zone sponsored by Hands On Children’s Museum-WNC

Pssst: This year’s Souvenir glassware is Das Boot! (Very limited supplies so get yours quick at Oktoberfest!)

Entry fee is $6.00 at the gate. Under 16 get in for free.

For more information about the Volksmarch 5k: www.facebook.com/events/551565515308473/

For more information about the Dirndl Dash: www.facebook.com/events/333678287206853/

Register for the Dachshund Races in advance at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique or day of at Southern Appalachian Brewery. Registration is $10 per dog with 100% of the proceeds going to the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

Prost!