Brats, beer and cheer on tap at Hickory's Oktoberfest

Hickory's Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival and one of the area’s most anticipated events.  This year, the event will be held October 11-13 at Union Square in downtown Hickory.

The festival offers a weekend of family entertainment featuring five stages with non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, an area just for kids and hundreds of food and commercial vendors.

The KidFest area features amusement rides, games, performances, and many other activities to put a smile on any face.

Over 100 vendors will be selling a variety of food with the Brats and Bavarian pastries taking the forefront during this celebration.

A juried arts and crafts show will include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, candles and more.

For more information, visit the Oktoberfest website at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.

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