FRIDAY

St. Louis Oktoberfest

When: Noon-11:30 p.m. Sept. 26-27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Urban Chestnut Brewery in the Grove, 4465 Manchester Ave. (Sept. 26-27), Urban Chestnut Brewery in Midtown (Sept. 28)

How much: Free

More info: urbanchestnut.com

The region’s only traveling Oktoberfest begins in the Grove for two days before staggering over to Midtown. The live music will include traditional German (and polka) music; contests will be held to determine who can hold a beer stein for the longest time, plus, there will be a silent disco and Oktoberfest-themed craft vendors. By Daniel Neman

St. Charles Oktoberfest

When: 4-11 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Frontier Park, St. Charles

How much: Free

More info: saintcharlesokt

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