Brews, food, music and more: Oktoberfest returns to Cleveland this weekend

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Brats, beer and bands galore; Clevelanders rejoice as Oktoberfest returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this weekend!

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event, which was ranked among the Top 20 Oktoberfest celebrations in the U.S., according to USA Today.

The home of rock’n’roll will host dozens of bands for the yearly event, keeping attendees on their toes from noon to midnight for the next two Saturdays.

One Ohio local band is excited to take the stage once again this year; the Klaberheads were founded over 90 years ago and have played Cleveland’s Oktoberfest for the past 10 years.

“We are so excited to be playing the Cleveland Oktoberfest! Our show is one that included music for everyone, young and old, filled with various props, signs and crowd participation,” said Erika Klaber, the third generation leader of the Klaberheads. “It is our 93rd year of entertaining at Oktoberfests across the country. The Cleveland Oktoberfest has opened many doors for us and allowed us to be a part of an incredible community of musicians. We forged new friendships with Alex Meixner, the Chardon Polka Band, Schnickelfritz and more. We hope to see many familiar faces and that fest goers will stop by to get Klabered!”

DATES:

Friday, Sept. 1: 4 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 2: Noon - Midnight
Sunday, Sept. 3: Noon - Midnight
Monday, Sept. 4: Noon - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 8: 4 PM - Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 9: Noon - Midnight

On top of great music, incredible food will draw thousands to the fairgrounds this Labor Day weekend.

Oktoberfest favorites such as bratwurst, pierogi, wienerschnitzel and potato pancakes will be joined by beers from near and far.

Area breweries will participate in the Best Microbrew Competition throughout the festival, with votes tallied on Sept. 9 to determine the people’s choice winner.

Cleveland’s Oktoberfest returns Labor Day weekend(Source: WOIO)

Other events include the Great Lakes 5K Bier Run, Five Star Wiener Dog Races, Masskrugstemmen German Strongman Competition and the Miss Oktoberfest Contest.

Tickets for Oktoberfest are available on their website, with parking and children under 12 admitted for free.