Germania Oktoberfest 2018
CINCINNATI -- German beer, food, wine, schnapps and live music were the highlights of the 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest this weekend.
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township.Jeff Porada, saxophonist for The Klaberheads.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township.The beer keg is tapped then the mugs are filled.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. The Schnitzelban, a traditional German Childrens song.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Hans Weissmann and Brett Hambrick both from Green Twp.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township.The beer keg is delivered and ready to be tapped.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Berentzen Cherry and Apple Schnaps.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Steve Partin of Florence competes in the Masskrugstemmen, you must hold a mug of water while your arm is stretched out.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Traditional German food: Mettwurst and potato pancakes.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township.Chris O’Brien of WGRR Radio taps the keg of beer.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Bratwurtst, homemade sourkraut balls, clubhouse potato salad and deep fried pickles.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Walt Pegram past President of the Germania Society enjoys a cold mug of beer.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Traditional German pastry a cherry strudel.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. From Radion WGRR are Chris and Janeen and Theresa Mitchell.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. The Jagdhorn Group is a section of the Germania Society of Cincinnati and is a valveless horn used to signal the arrival or departure of a post rider or a mail coach.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. The Klaberheads perform tradional German music.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. The National Anthem of the USA and Germany.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Paul and Jess Bohart of Pleasant Ridge and Sarah and Ryan Lucas of Madeira.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. Elle Hull of North Side and a member of Cincideutsch.Photo by: Joe Simon
The 48th annual Germania Society of Cincinnati's Oktoberfest was held this weekend in Colerain Township. The Haulk Family of the West Side.Photo by: Joe Simon