Raise a stein to autumn at Oktoberfest

Raise a stein to autumn at the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Great Lakes Brewing Company, Sept. 25-26, in Ohio City.
Festivities include music by the Joe Wendel Orchestra, a "keep the stein" special, extra-large barley pretzels and a menu of traditional Oktoberfest fare. Appetizers are a special Oktoberfest soup, fresh baked pretzels served with Stilton Cheddar cheese dip, sauerkraut balls with housemade Russian dressing, and a German sausage sampler platter with assorted mustards. Also on the menu is pork schnitzel, potato dumplings and braised cabbage. A pork schnitzel sandwich is served with sauerkraut on a brioche bun. Dessert is Farkas Bakery apple Linzer and Farkas pumpkin Napoleon.
Admission is free. Festivities are from 11:30 a.m. to closing on both days.