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Oktoberfest set to celebrate its 35th anniversary

  If it’s the middle of September, that can only mean the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest time is here.

  The 35^th annual, four-day fest will take place Thursday through Sunday, September 18-21, in Heritage Park’s Harvey Kern Community Pavilion.

  The festival will include traditional German food, HB Munich German beer, polka music and dancing, inflatable rides, Wiener Dog (Dachshund) races, souvenirs, and more.

  This festival always sees patrons dressed in the finest German attire, from lederhosen, felt hats, wool socks, jackets and shoes for the men and dirndls, flower rings, fine hosiery, shoes and jewelry for the ladies.

  Tickets are available at the gate Thursday through Saturday, with no admission fee on Sunday. Children age 15 or younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

  The musical lineup also reflects Deutschland as well all four days. The band stage is well decorated with German items and autumn attire.

  Thursday, September 18, is the opening day with hours of operation 3pm to 10pm. Three groups will be rotating on with Fred Ziwich and Tommy Schober and the Sounds of Sorgenbrecher from Detroit. They will be performing in 45-minute sets.

  Da Frankenmuda Fratz’n, who also perform at the annual Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival each June, will have their first show at 6pm, leading into the Opening Ceremony where Frankenmuth Mayor Tom Meyer will tap the first official keg of beer. Other remarks will also be part of the official Willkommen to the festival.

  Friday’s hours are noon to midnight with Ziwich and Sorgenbrecher returning, joined by Frank Morovick and Aaron Dussing. The Fratz’n will have shows at 3pm, 6:30pm, and 8:30pm. .......

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