Don your lederhosen and dirndls for the family-friendly fall fest of the year Saturday in Northwood. Worth Brewing Co. and the Northwood Volunteer Fire Co. will tap the honey-hued elixir known as Oktoberfest Lagerbier from noon to 11 p.m. They will close down Central Avenue and welcome all ages to its 12th Oktoberfest bash.

 

Beer and food      

Most of the Oktoberfest beer is consumed in one day, so make plans to sample this malty brew before it’s too late. Worth Brewing made this beer in mid-summer and aged it for a mellow smooth finish. Also new this year is Andech’s Doppelbock, imported from Germany, one of the tastiest beers in the world.

While authentic German-style beer is the headliner, food is another highlight, with locally made Fest Dogs, red cabbage and spent-grain bread. They will also feature their house-made candied almonds.

 

Games

Enjoy games all day, including hammerschlagen, bags, stein hoisting and Oktoberfest trivia — all free. In case of inclement weather, the fun moves to the Bee Hive Ballroom above the Tap Room.

 

Entertainment

The fun begins on the chamber stage at 12:30 p.m. with a Just For Kix dance performance. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the Marv Nissel Band will perform classic polkas and fest tunes. Eighties hair band Slap ‘n Tickle will rock the stage beginning at 7 p.m.