Break out the beer steins — it’s time for the 26th annual Oktoberfest at Geauga Lake. In addition to authentic German eats and music, a new village and “festhaus” feature glass-blowers and bead-makers. But we go for the Beer School, where participants sample various brews. Down several mugs and ride the Thunderhawk roller coaster — when you’re under the influence, it totally rocks!
Sept. 15-17; Sat., Sept. 16, noon-midnight; Sun., Sept. 17, 12-8 p.m.

This article appears in Sep 13-19, 2006.