Those accordions and the sound of sloshing beer? That's Oktoberfest creeping up on you.
Every weekend for the next month features Oktoberfest celebrations around the Twin Cities and the rest of the state.
Here's where you'll be able to find your fill of malty beers, sauerkraut, and salted steins.
Duluth Oktoberfestival
When: Sept 12-14 Where: Bayfront Festival Park What it is: A selection of Paulaner Bier, Paulaner Radler and Jägermeister along with German food, an arts and crafts market, live music and children's entertainment.
Co-Optoberfest
When: Sept. 13 Where: Fair State Brewing Co-op in Minneapolis What it is: Fair State is serving steins of beer, food from Farina Rossa, games, live music, and flash tattoos from Citadel Tattoo during its one-day festival.
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