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The Elk River German band plays at the Oktoberfest in Minneapolis.
When autumn comes, we get a sudden urge to raise a mug of beer, eating a grilled bratwurst and listen to the red men in small felt hats cheeked play the accordion.
Fall is for the Germans, who in the Upper Midwest streamed in the 1850s and are still the largest ethnic group in each state that is a good thing, because the Germans like to have fun.
In October 1810, they had so much fun at the wedding of Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen and Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, took place in a meadow near Munich, they decided to do it every year.
Emigrants to America brought the tradition with them and their recipes for beer and sausages, and started hundreds of small Oktoberfests throughout the Midwest.
The closer in the spirit of the bacchanal drinking beer in Munich La Crosse celebration nine days held since 1961 in a town that has had seven breweries.
But like most Oktoberfests, it is more of a family event now dachshund races have become very popular, and American staples like wagon rides and pumpkin decorating.
You will also find typical contest of German resistance, such as nail hammering nails striking the top of the barrel and holding up MaЯkrugstemme full beer mugs.
To catch the best time, now starts in September Oktoberfest in Munich, and so do more in the Upper Midwest.
And do not forget to check your German breweries and restaurants; many of them also take Oktoberfests.
Travel Tips Oktoberfest celebrations in the Upper Midwest.
Admission to most Oktoberfests is free, but some charge a small fee if you do not like drinking from plastic cups, bring your own stein.
To learn more about German traditions, Germans see us.
August 28th Oktoberfest in Pierz, Minn get a jump on the season in this town east of Little Falls It's a November 1 m parade, children's games, water wars and fair food.
September 9 to 10, 16-17, 23-24 to 1 Oktoberfest October 30 in Glendale, Wis This festival on the northern edge of Milwaukee, owned by the Bavarian Soccer Club and the United German companies, is the oldest in the Midwest include folk dancing, sing-along, yodeling and brass bands.
German typical festival food is served, including Spanferkel or roasted young pig and rollbraten pin, roast pork slices on a Kaiser roll It takes place in a large pavilion in Heidelberg Park.
16-18 September, Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls Wis On the trade fair, there will be a children's costume contest, card tournaments, a German auto show, demonstrations and parades pellet to 3 pm Saturday and 1 pm Sunday.
16-18 September, Wauktoberfest Waunakee, Wis This town just north of Madison celebrated with a tasting craft beer, bike tour, music and lots of competition for frau, hitting nail, race beer keg, dashboard Dachshund and Limburger cheese and sauerkraut eating.
September 16 to 17, beer festival in St. Paul There will race Bed, hitting nail over polka and competitions, in addition to strong men of the music and dance at Rice Park downtown.
September 16 to 17, Oaktoberfest in Oak Park, Illinois in the western suburbs of Chicago, famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright district, it is music, craft beer, food from local restaurants and, for children, a garden racinette , games and zucchini -Car racing.
September 17 and 24 and October 1 Oktoberfest in Lake Villa, Illinois This indoor-outdoor festival three Saturdays in far north suburban Chicago is sponsored by the Society of American aid of German descendants of the German American Cultural Center.
September 23 to 24, Oktoberfest in Des Moines Take lessons polka-dance, participate in contests or Maiden Bier Stein Holding and win this suit price outdoor festival tents from downtown.
23-25 September beer festival in New Glarus WIS The festival in the Swiss city southwest of Madison features an antique tractor pull, wagon rides pulled by horses, a giant pot of fondue cheese and of course the New Glarus beer.
23-25 September, feast of the Chicago Beer Festival with beer, brats and bands in a marquee in the Lakeview neighborhood of St. Alphonsus Church, founded by German immigrants in 1882.
September 23 to 24, Octoberfest in Appleton, Wisconsin This great festival of downtown is the more general civic celebration that heritage festival with arts and crafts show, car show and music on five stages.
September 24, feast of the Minneapolis Mill City Beer by the river from downtown, Mill City Museum and Mill City Farmers Market team to offer German music and food from 8 a m to 2 m p.
September 24 Oktoberfest in Essen Haus in Madison This beer restaurant centered around the Capitol Square offers German food, music and family games.
September 24, beer festival in Sault Ste Marie Mich barrel of beer relay races, polka lessons, an agricultural market and a tug of war are part of this festival downtown Falls International Marathon is held in the morning .
September 24, Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City Brewfest is part of the festival, which includes bowling keg, a yodeling contest, hitting nail and a bar wench challenge Munich and a SodaFest with pop entertainment and stage for children.
2 September 29-October MKE Oktoberfest in Milwaukee There is music, food and a downtown market in Pere Marquette Park and Marcus Center Park.
2 September 29-October Oktoberfest in La Crosse Wis It's non-stop music, rides and carnival food this great festival fairgrounds by the river, and the Parade Maple Leaf, Day of German heritage and torchlight parade.
2 September 30-October Oktoberfest in Amana Iowa This village communal once Iowa offers brat eating contest and competition Iron Man Eisenmann, where the roll barrels teammates, walk a balance beam with full beer mugs, sawlogs and keep full mugs of beer lifted.
It's a parade at 10 m Saturday and craft demonstrations, music and plenty of food, beer and wine.
1 September 30-October Oktoberfest in Naperville, Illinois The fest music this museum Naper settlement, food and activities for children.
October 1 Oktoberfest in Galena Ill Lions Club put this festival on the river, which includes races Wiener dogs during polka nail striking, pumpkin-decoration and intricate tournament.
October 1 Oktoberfest in Oshkosh, Wis This fest offers dance, dachshund races and a lot of competition frankfurt eating, stein holding and rolling barrel.
7 to October 8, Twin Cities Oktoberfest in St. Paul this fest Minnesota State fairgrounds includes music, dancing and striking nails.
8-9 October beer festival in Cedarburg, Wis There is a lot of competition in this city of the Yankee plant north of Milwaukee sauerkraut-eating German orthography, the best Dirndl and Lederhosen and beer, wine and music.
8-9 October beer festival in Lake Geneva, Wis wagon rides, crafts and free pumpkins are part of the fest in this town southeast Wisconsin vacation.
October 8 and 15 Oktoberfest in the most German city of New Ulm Minnesota Minn offers food and music of homegrown and regional bands, with other activities around town, including picturesque Schell Brewery.
October 15 Oktoberfest in Elkhorn, Wis This festival downtown near Lake Geneva offers a tasting of wine and beer, music, a car show, arts and crafts and a chili cookoff.
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