October 10, noon-8pm
Join us for another year of seasonal beer from Bell Tower Brewing, North Water Brewing & Ohio Beverage Distributing, local German inspired food, live music, German dancing & a themed 5K and 1-Mile Walk!
Our generous sponsors include AMETEK, Bell Tower Brewing, Hall-Green Agency, Hometown Bank, Klaben Auto Stores, North Water Brewing, Ohio Beverage Distributing, OmniFiber, Portage Community Bank, Ray’s Place, & The Restoration Guys.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate Oktoberfest the best way possible! Join us for The Wurst 5K and The Brat Trot 1-Mile. Whether you’re going for a PB, strolling with family and friends, or simply earning your post-race brat and beverage, there’s something for everyone.
Registration and the start will be in Heritage Park in downtown Kent, just below where the Oktoberfest festivities will be held. Costumes are encouraged, smiles are guaranteed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Prost to a morning of fitness, fun, and community.Â
This is an untimed, fun run/walk. Registration includes:
- The Wurst 5KÂ – custom race bib, pretzel necklace, 16oz beer, brat, and swag item
- The Brat Trot – custom race bib, pretzel necklace, root beer, brat, and swag item
Live Music & Entertainment
Enjoy live entertainment at the Hometown Bank Plaza throughout the day!
12-2pm Polka with Patty C & The Guys
1pm & 2pm German Family Society Dancers
3-5pm The Jack Fords
6-8pm Country Honk
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Local German Inspired Food
Alley Mac – TBD
Bell Tower Brewing – soft pretzels & brats
Daisy Pops – cake pops
Erie Street Kitchen – TBD
Laziza Craft Kitchen – TBD
Over Easy at the Depot – fried schnitzel sandwiches
Pierogi Lady – pierogisÂ
Roll Call Burgers & Fries – TBD
Steinholding Competitions
Join us for a fun steinholding competition! 20 people will compete in each competition, males against males and females against females. 21 years of age and older only. Judges will be Carri and Steve Sensius from the German Family Society!
Purchase tickets in advance for 2:30pm or 5:30pm, then show up at the Hometown Bank Plaza 15 minutes before the competition start time to check in. Participants will receive a 1L Kent Oktoberfest mug filled with beer, and will get to keep the mug. Prizes will be awarded!Â