During the next two weeks, look for a dog-friendly gathering, tricycle race and schnitzel sliders and brews at the city's ping-pong bar, among other parties.

St. John the Evangelist parishioner Greg Schilling founded the annual festival to celebrate his German heritage and the German immigrants who originally founded the church. Attendees are invited to celebrate their German descent or just be German for the day. Some revelers dress up in traditional German lederhosens or drindls.

Located on Matilda Street in the city centre, Network will be hosting the city’s ‘biggest’ Oktoberfest event. From 1pm until 10pm, German food and live entertainment will be on offer, celebrating the very best of Bavarian culture.

Every September, millions of tourists flock to Munich for Oktoberfest. However, the true centre of German beer culture lies three hours north in the medieval town of Bamberg.

Celebrate the rich German culture in the QCA and enjoy a day of music, food, games and beer. German American Heritage Center Executive Director Brian Allen spoke with Our Quad Cities News about Oktoberfest.

Bavaria Brauhaus Glasgow is a Bavarian themed Restaurant and Bier House offering an authentic German experience in the heart of Glasgow City Centre