Minster Oktoberfest — Local services in Minster

This is a great small German town Oktoberfest! First off, beer comes in HALF GALLON MILK JUGS! Yes, I said it. They know how to drink their beer here. Normally there's TV's and a big screen saver u to watch the football games too if you're into that (it's a big Ohio State and Notre Dame fan area). There are 2 long food tents with your normal Oktoberfest faire, and some normal festival food if German style is not your thing. Fyi, they tend to run out of sauerkraut balls pretty early because they're delicious.

There's a large artisan area that takes up 2 large tents. There's also some kiddy games here for the younger crowd to play to get little trinkets and prizes. There is a seller from Germany that is always selling hats and the pins and feathers to go with them. It will always be busy, just wait your turn and ask questions. They're super helpful! They'll even measure your head for just the right size hat for you!

There's a tent on the other side from the artisan area that has some gambling and adult games if that's your scene; pull tabs, black jack, poke, chuck-a-luck/big 6, mug slide, etc. There's tons of portapots and beer trucks scattered at every end and intersection. There is craft beer, including ciders scattered around, but the main beer ticket buying spot is right in the middle. They take cash or credit! There are bands playing all over the grounds; the gazebo normally has the traditional oompa-pa band, and local favorites who play a variety of music that everyone can dance and sing along to are in 2 tents opposite it. You never hear the bands over each other which is nice.

There's plenty of picnic tables throughout the grounds, and they have a great parade Sunday afternoon around 2 that goes down the main Street. So it's definitely a festival for all ages. Just know it normally gets a little crazy later at night with half gallons of beer being passed around. It's definitely worth a drive...

Wow this was fun. Great selection of food, drink and shopping. 3 stages for live music. They had several music styles to include fun October festival music. The Ohio State football game was also on. They had October festival competition games. There was even a tent with kids games and games of chance. There are many picnic tables to enjoy the music and food. I think this festival brings in more visitors than residents in this town, I drove 90 minutes and it was worth it. Bringing friends next year. I am Not sure what my favorite food was. Probably the apple funnel cake with cinnamon sugar and caramel sauce. The tender loin and cabbage rolls were great also. I was there for the dunkle beer, it is the best. You can buy beer buy the 1/2 gallon and drink it from your favorite Stein of use the provided cups. Free Street parking and some parking lots are available. Car pool to ease...

It was alot of fun. The food choices there were great and the smell of saurkraut filled the air. The music was always playing and everyone walking around with German accessories. It was a fun, German experience. The beer was great and the people were friendly. There was something there to do for everyone. It was a...