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Four places to celebrate Oktoberfest in Louisville
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German American Club’s annual Oktoberfest is perhaps the most popular and traditional one in Derby City. | Photo by Michael Moeller
Louisville might be named after the King of France, but we drink like the Germans.

Thanks to the 19th-century German immigrants that settled here — and their beer gardens — there’s no shortage of Oktoberfests this time of year modeled after the original in Munich.

Here are three of our favorites to check out this year. Prost!

German American Club Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9, Multiple times
This annual family-friendly event is the biggest of the year for the German American Club, which is dedicated to promoting German culture and sociability. Entry is $5 each day, but kids are free. Pro tip: There’s lots of seating, but pack a lawn chair just in case.

Why you should go:
  • Live polka music
  • Stick horse racing for the kiddos
  • 14 imported German-style beers
  • Cafeteria-style German food menu — think: schnitzel, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and Fleischkäse (fried bologna)
  • Stein vendors
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Bring your own stein or buy one at German American Club.

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Photo by German American Club

Germantown Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 29, 4-9 p.m.
Germantown is basically obligated to throw an Oktoberfest — and luckily it has all the major components: beer, food, and games. Goss Avenue will close from Spratt to McHenry for the block party, so get there early to find parking.

Why you should go:
  • Twisted Tea Tailgate Party with ESPN Louisville
  • Sam Adams’ stein hoisting contest
  • West Sixth’s weiner dog races
  • Flea Off Market vendors
  • A food truck invasion by the Louisville Food Truck Association
  • Free entry
Steins on Main | Saturday, Sept. 30, 2-7 p.m.
Louisville Downtown Partnership, Louisville Ale Trail, and Against the Grain Brewery put their steins together to transform the outdoor RePurposed lot at 615 W. Main St. into an all-new Oktoberfest to celebrate Louisville’s rich German heritage.

Why you should go:
  • Features seven Louisville breweries — happy hour is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Free + family-friendly
  • Benefits Coalition for the Homeless
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Recbar 812, 336 Pearl St., New Albany | Free | Useless knowledge means everything during seven rounds of questions covering topics likescience, sports, and pop-culture.
Thursday, Sept. 7
  • Louisville Bats Pride & Pups Night | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., Louisville | $3-$56 | Bring your dog to the baseball game to support the Kentucky Humane Society + Louisville Pride Foundation.
  • Women Who Change The World Panel Discussion | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | Free | Sit in on a panel discussion with Louisville’s leading female social justice advocates.
Friday, Sept. 8
  • The Ten Band | Friday, Sept. 8 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $15 | Relive 1990s rock music with this Pearl Jam tribute band.
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • Louisville Tea Co. Fall Tea Fest | Saturday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Louisville Tea Company, 9305 New Lagrange Rd., Louisville | Free | Get deals on loose leaf teas, preview holiday products + play a mystery tea tasting game.
Sunday, Sept. 10
  • St. Matthew’s Inaugural Color Run & Walk | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 330 N. Hubbards Ln., Saint Matthews | Free | Lace up your sneakers and get doused in colors as you travel through the streets of St. Matthews.
Monday, Sept. 11
  • Mulch Monday | Monday, Sept. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | A.B. Sawyer Park, 9200 Whipps Mill Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring your own container to fill up with free natural mulch.
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News Notes
Sports
  • CBS Sports Network will broadcast Racing Louisville’s first-ever NWSL knockout competition against OL Reign tonight at 10 p.m. The semifinal game will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, and if Racing pulls through, the team will head to the Challenge Cup final on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Ranked
  • Bring out the garland of roses. The Kentucky Derby Museum was voted as the No. 5 best attraction for sports fans in USA Today’s 2023 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. The museum was nominated alongside 19 other attractions then the public voted for their favorites online. (USA Today)
Eat
  • A new Drake’s location is in the works in South Louisville. The regional restaurant chain, known for its burgers, sushi, and beer, plans to open at 3501 Outer Loop and is part of the forthcoming The Shoppes at Lone Oak retail development. An opening date has not been set. (Louisville Business First)
Outdoors
  • Here comes the buzz. Bernheim Forest’s annual BugFest will return on Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for its 20th year. Dress up as your favorite insect and fly in for a bug parade, insect safaris, monarch tagging, and buggy booths.
Festival
  • Cue that one song by The Champs, the LOU502 Tequila Fest is taking over the Mellwood Art Center on Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets are $40-$50 and include spirit and cocktail tastings, live music + the opportunity to learn more about the agave spirit.
Finance
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Correction
  • Yesterday we included an image of Jack Daniels in our story about how to pair beverages + bands at next week’s Bourbon & Beyond festival (without distinguishing it as a Tennessee whiskey) — and we think we just needed a little more coffee (or maybe some Woodford?) in our cup after the long weekend. Cheers to our readers for pointing out the Kentuckian snafu.
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