Oktoberfest, 5K and festival will return to Tuscaloosa
Oktoberfest will return to Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2019.
The German-themed event, presented by Visit Tuscaloosa, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at Druid City Social, 301 Greensboro Ave.
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The festival will include a 5K run to benefit American Cancer Society, live music, German food, beer, local vendors, competitions and more. Other activities include a stein-holding contest, "tapping of the keg," a dachshund race presented by the Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter and a performance by German band Oompah-Calypse.
“Visit Tuscaloosa is thrilled to host Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest alongside Mercedes-Benz U.S. International and their 5k race,” said Kelsey Rush, Visit Tuscaloosa president and CEO, in a statement. “We understand our community desires more events, and given the connection to Mercedes as well as our Sister City in Schorndorf, Germany, we feel confident this can become an annual festival our community looks forward to each year,” she said.
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The 5K is presented by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International and will begin at 9 a.m. from downtown Tuscaloosa. Registration is available for $50 and includes race entry, T-shirt, beer stein, free admission to Oktoberfest and a free beer for runners 21 and older.
General admission tickets to Oktoberfest are $10 per person and children 12 and younger are admitted free. VIP tickets are also available for $75 per person.
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For more information about the event, go to tuscaloosaoktoberfest.com.
Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@gannett.com.
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