Oktoberfest is Sept. 23

HOOD RIVER band The Wasco Bros. perform Saturday, probably at around 8 p.m., at Elks Lodge parking lot.

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The second annual Hood River Elks Oktoberfest fills the parking lot at Third and Cascade, overlooking Industrial Way, from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. There is no cover charge. The community is welcome, and the event is family-friendly.

Purchase tokens to enjoy a selection of local as well as German and German-style ales while sampling delicacies from food vendors on site including bratwurst, pretzels, and more. Cathedral Ridge Winery will pour reds and whites. Event shirts will be available for purchase.