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Danbury's First Oktoberfest Set For Saturday At Hatters Park
The free celebration will feature live music, food, drinks and a stein-holding competition at Hatters Park.
DANBURY, CT — Danbury is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit this weekend with a free afternoon of live music, food, drinks and a competition testing who can hold a beer stein the longest.
The Danbury Recreation Department will host the city's first Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hatters Park Pavilion, 7 E. Hayestown Road.
The festivities will begin at noon with an opening ceremony, followed by music from DJ Jon until 2 p.m. Twins BBQ will serve food throughout the event, while Tapville will provide beverages.
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At 2 p.m., attendees can compete in a stein-holding competition testing their strength and endurance. The live band Fuzz will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. to close out the celebration.
The first 50 attendees will receive a free commemorative 14-ounce Danbury Recreation Oktoberfest stein, according to the city.
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Admission is free. Additional event details are available on the City of Danbury's event calendar.
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