Thought to have begun in the Bavarian region of Munich, Germany, Oktoberfest is typically celebrated from mid-September through the first weekend in October.
It's true the best Oktoberfest in America takes place right here in Texas. The small town of Fredericksburg celebrates its German heritage every year at this time.
The 18th Annual Rising Star Oktoberfest celebration will take place at Colquitt Williams Park in Rising Star. The event is scheduled for October 12th, beginning at 8:00am and will include a dance, live music, a cook-off, "Jack Pot Pinto Bean" and pecan pie baking competitions. All monies raised benefit the Rising Star Chamber of Commerce.