WCPO_OKTOBERFEST10.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST9.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Amanda Wehrmeister and Lori Walowsky. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST1.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The Schnapps Band performed traditional German music on the Erdinger Fest Tent. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST3.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Ludwig Noll and Krista Korneffel. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST4.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley with a mug of Samuel Adams beer.Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST5.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. One of the great varieties of food available are Germans sausages and peppers and onions. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST6.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. After the opening ceremonies the parade continued down 2nd Street.Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST7.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. After the opening ceremonies the parade continued down 2nd Street.Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST8.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Apple and Cherry strudel from the Strudel Factory. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST11.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. GE employees take a break and enjoy the Oktoberfest. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST12.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Giant German pretzel from Servatti’s. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST13.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Martin Wilhelmy the Honorary Console of Germany. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST14.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Alexander Dreher and Lisa Brugger of Bavaria, Germany. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST15.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Enjoying a game of Jenga and a mug of beeer is Ron Edmondson of Monroe Falls, Ohio. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST16.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Nora Harris, Erika Suleck and Nuala McSweeney. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST17.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The Supperbrautwurst with sauerkraut, Goetta Balls, Potato Cake from Willkoman Covington Haus. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST18.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The Musikkapelle Bidingen Band from Bidingen, Germany. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST19.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Helga Patak, Dr. Fritz Bigwood of Oalga Bigwood enjoy a polka together. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST20.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The Pumpkin Funnel Cake Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST21.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The Dance Flash Fusion Group.Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST22.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Matt ledbetter with a giant pot of Kielbasa sausage and Goetta along with fried oinion and peppers. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST23.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. John Schmidt of Schmitd’s with the famous Bahama Mama. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST24.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Henri Hammerrich and Jan Gloee of Hamburg, Germany.Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST25.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The view along 2nd Street. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST26.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Kate, Amy, lauren, Janette, Meghan and Sarah. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST27.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Adrian Arnett-Smith and Whitney Watt both of Indy. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST28.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Performing on the Braxton Fass Bar stage Hi-Fi Honey. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST29.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Smittie’s Schnapps Band on the Sam Adams Bier Gatrten Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST30.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Erica Max of Boston, MA. competes in the Sam Adams Stein Hoist Competitions. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST31.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. The winner in the Sam Adams Stein Hoist Competition is Ted Jones. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST32.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Three outstanding beers from Fretboard Brewing Co. in Blue Ash. The Rockin the Rhein, Reba Strawberry Blond and Bootsy’s IPA. Photo by: Joe Simon WCPO_OKTOBERFEST33-2.jpg Oktoberfest Zinzinnati kicked off its 2019 edition on Sept. 20, 2019. Julie Moreland with a cold Rockin the Rhein from Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash. Photo by: Joe Simon