Cleveland Oktoberfest

The annual Cleveland Oktoberfest returns today to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. The fest features more than 15 different types of Oktoberfest-style beers, German and European restaurants, tribute bands, vendors and local artisans, wiener dog races, fireworks, a Miss Oktoberfest contest, a Bavarian Shopping Village, the Great Lakes 5K Bier Run, the Best Oktoberfest Microbrew Competition, a classic car show  and reportedly the largest glockenspiel in the entire country. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the event. Festivities continue tomorrow too. Consult the website for a schedule and hours of operation.