Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest in Canonsburg celebrates 25th anniversary
Oktoberfest in Canonsburg will celebrates its 25th year this weekend.
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A vendor shows shows off bratwurst and sauerkraut for sale during a prior Oktoberfest in Canonsburg.
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Canonsburg Oktoberfest
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Crowds walk along a vendor-lined Pike Street in Canonsburg during 2019无毛视频檚 Oktoberfest.
The Greater Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce is expecting nearly 100,000 people to visit this weekend during the annual Oktoberfest celebration.
As one of the largest Oktoberfest events in the country, according to the chamber, a variety of entertainment and activities are scheduled to satisfy all ages.
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The event, held in downtown Canonsburg, features two entertainment stages: one with authentic German music and the other with more modern tunes.
The line up on the German stage includes SNPJ Button Box and Mon Valley Push on Friday; Kevin Solecki, Veseli Fantje and Garrett Tatano Band on Saturday; and Unnecessary Polka on Sunday. The modern music stage will host Gage Joseph and Buckwild on Friday; Matt Barranti, Six Gun Sally and Totally 80无毛视频檚 on Saturday; and Antionette Manganas and Artistree on Sunday.
Authentic Bavarian food will be available, as will a variety of beer tastings and beer for purchase in the beer tent.
If German cuisine isn无毛视频檛 your favorite, dozens of booths featuring fair and comfort-style food will line the streets, including BBQ, chicken, turkey legs and of course, hot, sourdough pretzels.
For the young people in attendance, the carnival rides and games will provide plenty of fun. Nearby, look for face painting, balloon art and a children无毛视频檚 craft area for additional entertainment.
In addition, over 50 craft vendors will be on hand, featuring handmade items such as jewelry, woodwork and clothing.
And, in honor of the Canonsburg Oktoberfest无毛视频檚 25th anniversary, there will be special recognition for those who had a hand in starting the family-friendly event.
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Hazlett was a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of Deutsch Amerikanischer National Kongress (DANK), and the group began inviting the community out for a small festival in a local parking lot in 1998.
As the event grew, Eafrati said, DANK asked the chamber to host that gathering, and Oktoberfest became a Canonsburg tradition.
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Lonnie Flood, event coordinator for the Oktoberfest, hopes visitors will enjoy the positive and energetic atmosphere the festival brings throughout the weekend.
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For more information, visit https://www.canonsburgboro.com/community/page/pa-bavarian-oktoberfest. Hours for Oktoberfest are 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.