Cleveland Oktoberfest — Local services in Berea

It is fun for sure. However, several issues that are easily remedied and not sure why they are not, that would make it excellent all around. (1) vendors should not be allowed to be cash only. OR if they are going to be so, then that should be announced online in the materials ahead of time. Finding that out when literally at the vendor site is unacceptable. Charge me the processing fee…or declare it in the online materials. This was VERY disappointing. (2) only saw one ATM spot to try to get cash. Slow and expensive. And again could have been avoided. (3) trash…unbelievable how few trash cans and how infrequently they were emptied, which led less-concerned people to just dropping their trash wherever. Again, this is not a new event…and this is a knowable and solvable problem. (4) it was hard to find places to buy water. Beer a plenty (👍); soda pop sort of; water….well…again. High margin product…why is it not more available?

These are all easily solvable problems that ALSO make more money for vendors so I dint see why they would not be available as such.

So if you go…bring a lot of cash. It is not cheap and much food and drink you want will...

Spent 3 fabulous days/evenings at this special event. Great entertainment...we enjoyed E5C4P3, the Spazmatics, Dorfrocker, as well as several German bands. The Glockenspiel is always a fun time, even when it was drizzling. I would recommend avoiding the Autobahn food outlet inside the building next to the Bier Garden...the food was AWFUL, Cabbage and noodles were bland, potato pancakes were cold and the pierogies were small & rubber. The best option is to enjoy food at the vendors on...

Girlfriend and I went for the fun. We both had never been. What a fun festival. Food Trucks, Bier, Polka, Games, Souvenirs, and Lederhosen were a plenty. An absolute blast. Even found out my family had a coat of arms and originated from the Bavarian State. Only downside was the cost. But if you don't mind dropping $100 for dinner, a stein, a couple trinkets, and Dessert, then definitely get your butt to the faire. Auf...