It’s time for MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest 2016!  Head to the Village in Covington, along the tree-lined 6th Street Promenade, Philadelphia Street, Main Street and Goebel Park, for a festival that mixes German and international foods, music, and arts and crafts.

Be sure to bring the kids to visit the Kinderplatz, full of adventures and rides for the kids.  On Saturday and Sunday, purchase an “All You Can Ride” bracelet for $15.  Enjoy German music, top local performers, and plenty of rock, blues and country tunes to keep you dancing.

The Street Chalk Art Contest (2014’s second place winner featured here) is sponsored by Braxton Brewing Co. on Sept. 10.

Hours for the festival are 5 – 11:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 12 – 11:30 p.m. Sept. 11, and 12 – 9 p.m. Sept. 11.  Get a complete schedule of performances and activities at mainstrasse.org.