It's Oktoberfest season in Central Texas, and events around San Antonio offer plenty of ways to mark the occasion starting this weekend. Why it matters: Despite its name, the German beer celebration begins in September.

Oktoberfest draws more than 6 million people each year, many of them tourists. Of course, New Jersey has its own and with the competition here they're all worth a trip. The first one on our list happens this weekend in Medford. It goes on Friday 9/20 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 9/21 1-9 p.m. Freedom Park in Medford.

During the next two weeks, look for a dog-friendly gathering, tricycle race and schnitzel sliders and brews at the city's ping-pong bar, among other parties.

Oktoberfest — a two-week long celebration of Bavarian culture — starts Saturday. And for those of you who aren't making it to Germany this year, here's how you can take part at home. 🪗 Enjoy music from a live accordionist,

Celebrate the rich German culture in the QCA and enjoy a day of music, food, games and beer. German American Heritage Center Executive Director Brian Allen spoke with Our Quad Cities News about Oktoberfest.

Live bands, wiener dog races and Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest on tap: Here's your guide to Frankenmuth’s 34th traditional Oktoberfest, Sept. 19-22.

You don’t need to don lederhosen or know how to pronounce Utepils, Giesenbrau or Arbeiter to enjoy their classic hefeweizens, lagers and other classic Germanic brews.

With all those pretzels, sausages, and malty beers on tap, here are a few of the state's most beloved and exciting Oktoberfest celebrations to hit this year. When: Sept. 20–22, 27–29 Where: Waldmann Brewery in St.