Germanic-American Institute’s St. Paul Oktoberfest

Hosted by the Germanic-American Institute, this festival embraces its heritage wholeheartedly. Visitors can expect Paulaner direct from Munich alongside bratwurst from Gerhard’s, soft pretzels from Aki’s BreadHaus, and plenty of traditional dancing and music courtesy of the Bavarian Musikmeisters and other ensembles. Spread out across the GAI’s historic hilltop campus, the event feels authentic and community-driven, with games and children’s activities rounding it out. Admission is free, with a wristband required for alcohol purchases. More info at http://gaimn.org/.