Organizers gearing up for annual Oktoberfest celebration

The Junction City Union, Kan.
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Sep. 26—Organizers are gearing up for Junction City's two-day Oktoberfest celebration.

This year's event will be from 4 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. It takes place on Junction City's Main Street, which is closed for the event.

The annual festival includes authentic German beer, traditional Oktoberfest food, live music and many activities.

According to the website, the offerings include "pretzels, schnitzel, brats from Stiglmeir Sausage Company served on brotchen from Wimbergers, plus much more."

Musical performances include One Timer Polka Band, Der Manhattan Polka Band, the First Infantry Division Band, the Classic Cowboys, Brass Rewind & the KC All Stars.

Oktoberfest also will include dancing competitions, a cornhole tournament, a stein-hoisting contest, and yodeling. For more information, go to junctioncityoktoberfest.com.