CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - It's time to say Prost! The Oktoberfest celebration in Chippewa Falls is now underway.

It began with the naming of this year's Festmeister and Festmeisterin, Charles "Buddy" and Jaynee Brannen. They are part of the Oktoberfest planning committee and involved with McDonell schools, Give Chippewa County, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

"Without people stepping up we wouldn't have these things," Charles said. "So we are really honored to be able to do those things and continue to make this place our home and a fun place to call home."

The party kicked off at the Leinie Lodge, then the Golden Keg was loaded up on the Leinenkugel's wagon and paraded up the hill to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair grounds.

Oktoberfest continues Friday and all day Saturday. Click here

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