What is Oktoberfest in Madisonville, Kentucky?

Raise your stein and mark your calendar. The City of Madisonville is gearing up for the second annual Oktoberfest, which is coming up on Saturday, September 21st from 4:30pm to 10pm.

Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event and will feature live music, amazing food, fun activities for the entire family, and, of course, a vast and tasty selection of local brews.

HOW MANY BREWERIES ARE PARTICIPATING?

Five local western Kentucky breweries are taking part in Oktoberfest and will be offering their own craft beers. You'll be able to sample a "wide variety of brews from traditional German-style lagers to innovative, locally crafted ales."

The participating breweries are:

BREW BRIDGE (Owensboro)

HOPKINSVILLE BREWING COMPANY (Hopkinsville)

HENDERSON BREWING COMPANY (Henderson)

TRADEWATER BREWING COMPANY (Madisonville)

THE PUB ON SECOND (Owensboro)

Though Oktoberfest is an outdoor event, it's proudly sponsored by The Crowded House, which will again be serving up its popular pretzels and classic bratwursts. Other local businesses, like the Big City Market and Coffee Bar will be offering a full German-themed menu.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Admission to Madisonville Oktoberfest is FREE, and guests are able to purchase food, beverages, and merchandise from a variety of vendors on site. Because it's a craft beer festival, there will be stations set up around the premises for I.D. verification. Attendees MUST have a wristband to purchase beer. Plus, all alcoholic beverages must stay in the specifically-marked areas of the festival.

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Oktoberbest will take place behind The Crowded House at 26 West Center Street in Madisonville.

Maggie Hollis will take the stage from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Yellow Banks will close out the night with a set from 7:30pm to 10pm.

Limited seating is available, so be sure to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

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