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Columbus Oktoberfest

September 25th – 27th; Columbus, Ohio

Beer festivals don’t get much better than this. Grab your lederhosen and get to Columbus for this one-of-a-kind authentic Oktoberfest experience. With stone tosses, a “Brat Trot,” the annual “Breaking of the Pretzel,” and numerous beer gardens, you’ll leave feeling more German than Schwarzenegger himself. You can even try craft Ohio beers from all over the state! Tip: don’t forget to catch the music performances on the Glockenspiel Stage!