October 26, 2011
A cultural celebration
Jason Martin, a member of the Elk River German Band, performs with his group during the 2011 Oktoberfest in Menno Saturday night, Oct. 22. The event, being held for the 26th time this year, celebrates the tradition and culture of Germans from Russia, a group that settled much of Hutchinson County in the mid-to-late 1800s. About 500 tickets for the event was sold. Visitors to the event could enjoy a traditional buffet-style German meal as well as the performance by the band.
Ken Aisenbrey, right, serves up some German sausage to Jack Buschelman, Mitchell, at the 2011 Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Menno City-School Auditorium in Menno.
About 500 tickets were sold for the 2011 Oktoberfest. Visitors from around the region packed the Menno City-School Auditorium for the event.
Traditional German food was in abundance at the 2011 Oktoberfest. Above, a visitor examines a table of kuchen.
Sodak Stamm organizes Oktoberfest on a yearly basis. The 2011 event was the 26th time the celebration has been held in Menno.
Members of the Elk River German Band entertained visitors to Oktoberfest Saturday night, Oct. 22. The band played a variety of traditional German tunes.PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN