Spotlight Event: Great Northern Oktoberfest

This two-weekend event features several activities

By Beacon Staff September 22, 2015

When: Sept. 24-Sept. 26, and Oct. 1-Oct. 3

Where: Depot Park in Whitefish

More info: www.whitefishoktoberfest.com

This two-weekend event features authentic Bavarian folk dancing, alpine horn players, log sawing and stein-holding contests, the World Keg-Hurling championships, waitress races, bratwurst-eating contests and more. At least 10 different brews on tap and great food, including bratwurst, knackwurst and schnitzel.

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