A perfect weekend in October now includes Oktoberfest, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, in Downtown Historic Cedarburg bursting with gemuetlichkeit, Saturday and Sunday.Free admission and parking.

A huge tent will be erected in the Community Center Parking Lot (W63 N641 Washington Avenue) to cover the bands, the dance floor and tables, lending a true Oktoberfest feel.  Oktoberfest means authentic German music and the entertainment features Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers, Tuba Dan, the Alte Kameraden Band, D' Lustig'n Wendlstoana Dancers and the Cedarburg Civic Band plus a wooden dance floor for Polka fans.  And, if you've never seen a live Glockenspiel Show (Cuckoo Clock), this delightful, goofy event, sponsored by Amy's Candy Kitchen, will make you laugh as it reappears every two hours.

You will find German foods and beers and German desserts. Festivals of Cedarburg will dish up authentic German dinners, classics like Sauerbraten, Wiener Schnitzel, German Sausage Platter, and other delights.  Cedarburg Lion's will serve Currywurst, Bratwurst and Hotdogs.  Guests will also find specialty beers such as Hofbrau, Hacker Pschorr, Leinenkugel Oktoberfest and Bluemoon.