It’s almost time to strike up the band and loosen the waistband, because Oktoberfest in Des Moines is upon us once again! If you love food, drink, music, and fun like we do, you probably spend all year looking forward to this annual tradition. This will be the 19th annual Des Moines Oktoberfest, and the traditional German party takes over a large event space for a festival that perfectly blends the traditional and the modern. This year, you can expect delicious German food, including some of the state’s best sausages, the finest German beers around, and a mix of entertainment that will keep the energy high well into the night. This year’s Oktoberfest will be held on September 22nd and 23rd, and while each event is a little bit different, one thing is for sure – it’ll be the event of the year for any Des Moines resident who loves this traditional German festival.

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Are you excited for Oktoberfest in Des Moines? Have you attended this traditional German festival in previous years? Let us know in the comments section! If you’re planning a visit, check out the Oktoberfest website and Oktoberfest Facebook page for up-to-the-minute details on the fun. If you can’t wait for the event to start, kick off Oktoberfest early with a visit to Hessen Haus and its famous beer garden. And make sure to show up sporting your Oktoberfest pride!

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