Credit: Emanuel Wallace
It’s a tradition in these parts to celebrate Oktoberfest over Labor Day weekend. The annual event, which takes place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, features German food, beer and music over the course of the long weekend. The event begins tomorrow.

You can chow down on pierogis, cabbage, noodles and potato pancakes.

A variety of musical acts will perform too. In addition to the acts playing traditional music, a Journey tribute band will perform as will a Bob Seger tribute act. The popular local country act Post Road will play and Ted Vigil will pay tribute to the late John Denver.

A slew of different microbreweries will compete in the Microbrew Competition.

Admission is $12 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Parking is free.

The event runs through Monday.

This article appears in Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.