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Photos: Great Northwest Oktoberfest 2014

Thousands turned out for the opening weekend of the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish's Depot Park. The annual event featured fan-favorite events such as the stein-holding and log-sawing competitions. Oktoberfest continues for a second weekend from Oct. 2-4.

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Joe Barberis taps the ceremonial first keg at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
From left: Hop Queen contestants Margaret Roche, Betsi Morrison and Jeanne Laugan compete in the stein holding competition at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The stein holding competition at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
Hop Queen contestant Shauna Dunn competes in the stein holding competition at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on Sept. 25, 2014. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

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