45th Annual Oktoberfest celebrates tradition and heritage

The annual Remsen Oktoberfest display was in full view for all to see right in front of the entrance to the St. Mary's High School Gym. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

During the Children's Bavarian Costume & Dance Contest, the 2018 Prince and Princess were crowned. This year's winners were Gavin Krienert, six-year-old son of Grant and Jamie Krienert, and Laiken Bork, eight-year-old daughter of Shane and Taylor Bork. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

Founders of the first ever Oktoberfest celebration still help out and have fun at the 45th Annual Celebration, which took place on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Pictured above from left include: Rita and Ed Henrich, and Jinx and Audrey Matgen. ((Photo contributed))

The 2017 Prince and Princess, Mason Matgen and Mia Matgen, were introduced to the crowd at the Children's Bavarian Costume & Dance Contest, which started at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Mary's gym on October 27. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

Twenty contestants competed in the 2018 Children's Bavarian Costume & Dance Contest. After the contest, the children took a group picture together. Front row, from left: Parker Jochum, Quinnten Mohning, Avery Jochum, Lily Klein, Adelyn Schuttpelz, Jaxon Schuttpelz, Savanah Sheehan, Lily Matgen, and Grace Galles. Back row, from left: Allisyn Garvin, Chloe Homan, Brady Jochum, Brooklynn Jochum, Prince Gavin Krienert, Princess Laiken Bork, Madisyn Utesch, Juliann Mohning, Jerzie Galles, Zander Donovan, and Jayda Decker. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

Children's Bavarian Costume & Dance Contest participants took to the dance floor for the Chicken Dance. They grabbed a partner from the audience to join them. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

To mark the tenth year of the Children's Bavarian Costume & Dance Contest, contestants sampled some of the traditional foods served during Oktoberfest including bratwurst, treipen, and head cheese. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

The MMCRU Middle School Gyms in Remsen were full of vendors for the Oktoberfest Craft/Retail Vendor Event. Over 70 vendors had their goods on display. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

 These children enjoy the cut-out of an Oktoberfest couple during the celebration. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

People took to the dance floor while The Wendinger Band performed. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

Many people from far and wide took part in the Family Style Feast that was served from 3 - 8 p.m. in the St. Mary's High School Cafeteria on Saturday, October 27. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

((Photo by Megan Sabin))

 Mayor Joel Fisch had the honor of tapping the Golden Keg at 1 p.m. in the St. Mary's gym.  ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

((Photo by Megan Sabin))

 The food work stations in the kitchen for the Family Style Dinner were all labeled and ready to go as volunteers went to restock food for the hungry guests.  ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

Oktoberfest Meal Tickets could be purchased in the gym right before eating. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

((Photo by Megan Sabin))

At the Remsen Heritage Museum, (pictured from left) Bill Daubendiek, Ethel Heidesch, Mary Riedemann, and Jack Shea stand in front of The Luxembourg Heritage Society display advertising the big celebration on June 6-7, 2020. ((Photo by Megan Sabin))

((Photo by Megan Sabin))

The Wendinger Band took to the stage from 3-9 p.m. to provide some polka music for all to enjoy. ( (Photo by Megan Sabin))