A German Tradition: Annual Sewickley Oktoberfest Begins Tonight

There is a little something for everyone to enjoy at the second annual Sewickley Oktoberfest, which kicks off at 5 p.m. tonight.

Saturday, Oct. 5 brings the inaugural Kids Oktoberfest, which runs from 1 to 4 and the second Das Dachshund Dash, a German Oktoberfest tradition, at 3 p.m.

All ages can enjoy Oktoberfest contests, from the chicken dance and polka contests to a beer stein holding competition and pretzel toss.

Food and drinks will be available for purchases, and for those 21 and older, there will be plenty of Great Lakes Oktoberfest and Spaten Lager.

Admission is $10. The event is a fundraiser for Village Green Partners, dedicated to promoting Sewickley. 

Check out this year's line up of entertainment: 

Entertainment

Friday, Oct. 4

• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Mädel Jäger (formerly known as Gaudi Buam): 
• Great Lakes Brewing Company Keg Tapping Ceremony at 6:45 p.m.
• 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Johnny Koenig & Band

Saturday, Oct. 5

• 1 to 4 p.m. Kids Oktoberfest - includes crafts hosted by Sweetwater Center for the Arts and the Sewickley Public Library; Story Time with Tess from Penguin Bookshop; chicken dancing and contests. 
• 3 p.m. Das Dachshund Dash - The winning weiners will be rewarded with first, second and third places. The entrance fee per dachshund is $5. 
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – The Barons (music)
• Great Lakes Brewing Company Keg Tapping Ceremony at 6:45 p.m.
• 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Autobahn (music)

For more information, visit SewickleyOktoberfest.com