The Village of Minster is gearing up for a weekend full of fun and celebration! Earlier on Friday, village residents were getting ready for the 50th Annual Minster Oktoberfest. The Minster Oktoberfest kicked off Friday evening and will continue through Sunday bringing plenty of beer, German food, and fun activities. It is estimated more than 80,000 people will flock into the southwestern Auglaize County village. In between setting up booths, we talked with the president of the Minster Oktoberfest to learn a little bit more about how the beloved festival began.

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Around 400 people gathered in Wapakoneta to try the best beers and wines Ohio has to offer. 

September 20, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock Historical Museum: Findlay, OH – Grab your lederhosen or dirndl and head to downtown Findlay for the 10th annual Oktoberfest Findlay! German heritage festival presented by Premier Bank taking place from 2 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The family-friendly event celebrates German heritage in Hancock County with live music, polka dancing, children’s activities, German food, contests and an impressive selection of German and local craft beer, wine and more.

The festival is set for Saturday, September 21st at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds. VIP tickets are limited and must be purchased by September 6, 2024, or until sold out—so don’t wait!

Outskirts Brew Company & Dive is now open and has served customers for the past two weeks, and are looking forward to serving even more in the weeks to come. The brewery has a variety of amenities, such as a tap room, a full-service bar, and more. The location is also the first of its kind in Allen County since 102 years ago.

Area craft beer lovers were gathered at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds Saturday night for a new festival. 

For the third year in a row, Brewfontaine took home the title in Ohio. Located in Bellefontaine, Brewfontaine has been in business for 4 years and was instrumental in the revitalization of Downtown Bellefontaine.