2017 Oktoberfest Celebrations Across Kentucky

Are you ready for some schnitzel, HUGE pretzels and Oktoberfest beer? Well, you’re in luck. Fall is upon us and Oktoberfest 2017 celebrations abound in Kentucky.

The original German Oktoberfest tradition takes place every year in Munich. It’s a cultural extravaganza, and this year, its celebrating it’s 184th anniversary. Now that’s a lot of beer!

When it comes to celebrating the German tradition in the states, Oktoberfest events in Kentucky are famous for paying tribute to the country’s heritage and rich culture, as well as serving up a ton of German food and beer.

Bonus: Have family members under 21? They’re still invited since most celebrations have things for the kiddos to enjoy, too.

Without any further ado, here are a few 2017 Oktoberfest celebrations not to miss:

2017 Oktoberfests Across Kentucky.

Harrodsburg Oktoberfest, October 13th-15th

• Main street, Downtown Harrodsburg
• Everyone is German during Oktoberfest! Come to downtown Harrodsburg in mid-October for its annual Oktoberfest celebration. Authentic German food, with a Kentucky twist, will satisfy your hunger all day long and you can wash it all down with some great beer as well. Live music will also be playing as you bounce around from the games to arts & crafts and more.
• Get more information here.

St. Agnes Oktoberfest, October 6th-8th

• 1322 Sleepy Hollow Road, Fort Wright
• St. Agnes Parish throws its annual Oktoberfest in early October and the celebration looks to be better than ever. With festival rides, live music, booths, German grill, a beer garden and more, this is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
• Get more information here.

Good Shepard Lutheran Church Oktoberfest, October 21st

• 425 Patchen Drive, Lexington
• Come join in on a day of Celebrating friends, family, and German heritage. Bring your lederhosen, accordion, and a stomach to stuff with great food. Traditional German music will also help put you in the celebratory mood as you commemorate the holiday.
• Get more information here.

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