MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio — Oktoberfest is back!
The annual Cleveland Oktoberfest, filled with beer, food and live music, is back at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Oktoberfest takes place on the following dates:
- Friday, Aug, 30: 4 p.m.-midnight
- Saturday, Aug. 31: Noon-midnight
- Sunday, Sept. 1: Noon-midnight
- Monday, Sept. 2: Noon-8 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 6: 4 p.m.-midnight
- Saturday, Sept. 7: Noon-midnight
Tickets for Oktoberfest can be purchased HERE.
Last year, USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards Contest named Cleveland's Oktoberfest the top in the nation.
“With each passing year, the excitement grows, and I am so grateful to unite with community partners to bring the rich German culture the community has come to expect,” said President of Heritage Productions, Adam Roggenburk. “Being named the best Oktoberfest in the nation has only fueled our commitment to make this year's event bigger and better than ever. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend, and it’s powerful to witness the incredible impact that Oktoberfest has on our city.”
Here's what organizers say attendees can expect this year:
- Assortment of more than 15 craft Oktoberfest-style beers, with Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland’s original craft brewery, being poured both weekends as the Official Craft Beer Sponsor
- Tribute Bands including Trippin’ Billes/Dave Matthews Tribute Band (Sept. 6), Taylor Nation/Taylor Swift Sing-Along Tribute (Sept. 7), Landsharks Band/Tribute to Jimmy Buffet (Sept. 7)
- Full lineup of recognized bands, including Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner Band, The Chardon Polka Band, and Fred Ziwich & His International Sound Machine, among others. Additionally, the highly anticipated return of Dorfrocker to the festival the second weekend from Germany
- Features include: Wiener dog races sponsored by Hollywood Feed, fireworks, Miss Oktoberfest Contest, Bavarian Shopping Village, Great Lakes 5K Bier Run, The Best Oktoberfest Microbrew Competition, Art Market, The International Pavilion, Classic Car Show, and the largest glockenspiel in the entire country sponsored by Jägermeister
- Authentic German and European foods
More information on the event can be found HERE.