Oktoberfest fun isn’t over yet! What to know about Lebanon’s celebration

Municipal Brew Works on the back side of the old Municipal building at 20 High Street held their grand opening Wednesday, June 8 in Hamilton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Municipal Brew Works on the back side of the old Municipal building at 20 High Street held their grand opening Wednesday, June 8 in Hamilton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
What to Do
By Aaron Epple
Oct 9, 2019
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If you missed the big Oktoberfest party downtown, or you just don’t care for big crowds or spending two hours looking for a parking spot, there’s a much more accessible Oktoberfest happening this weekend in Lebanon.

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The Lebanon Oktoberfest kicks off with a pooch parade at 11 a.m., and there’ll be plenty of food, beer, wine, activities and live music. Here’s the breakdown:

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THE FOOD

Eleven vendors, comprised primarily of food trucks and catering companies, will be providing the food for Lebanon Oktoberfest. They are:

• CJC Catering (sausages, Schnitzel, and German appetizers)

• Jessie’s Place (Ribeye sandwiches, sausages, burgers)

• Dogfathers (hot dogs, burgers, meatloaf, brisket, pulled pork)

• Tweedles Mini Donuts (mini donuts with a variety of toppings)

• What the Taco (tacos, nachos, and burritos with fresh ingredients)

• Mom’s Homemade Goodies (soft pretzels, cream horns, fry pies)

• Dave and Phil’s Grill (steak sandwiches, sausages, chicken breast sandwiches)

• Kona Ice (Hawaiian-style shaved ice)

• Joe’s Mojo (flavored coffee and smoothies)

• Stengls Catering (pork chops, corn on the cob)

• Whiteacre Concessions (pork tenderloin, pizza)

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The Oktoberfest fun continues this weekend with Lebanon’s community celebration on Oct. 12, 2019. CONTRIBUTED

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The Beer

A comprehensive beer list wasn’t available at press time, but the following breweries will be participating in Lebanon Oktoberfest:

• The Common Beer Company

• Valley Vineyards Cellar Dweller

• West Side Brewing

• Warped Wing

• Figleaf

• Municipal Brew Works

• Country Boy Brewing

• Anheuser Busch

• Yuengling

Valley Vineyards will be providing the wine for Lebanon Oktoberfest. MARK FISHER/STAFF

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The Wine

Valley Vineyards will be providing the wine for Lebanon Oktoberfest. Be sure to sample their Merlot, Pink Catawba, Sangria, and Unoaked Chardonnay.

Live Entertainment

Four musical acts will take the stage at Lebanon Oktoberfest. They are:

• The Rheinlanders (Bavarian-style oompah pah band)

• Ken & Mary Turbo Accordians Express

• Timestamp (rock and alt-rock covers from the 1980s-90s)

• Oregonia (blues/rock covers)

Kids’ Zone

The kids’ zone is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and includes mural painting, a Home Depot workshop, and activities by Thimble Gardens, a local botanical boutique.

HOW TO GO

Where: Mulberry Street, Lebanon

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: No admission cost.

More info: Facebook

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