Fort Knox community enjoys German music, food, drinks at annual Oktoberfest celebration

By Jenn DeHaanSeptember 20, 2021

A girl dressed in traditional German attire stands overlooking Brooks Field where the annual Fort Knox Oktoberfest celebration took place Sept. 17, 2021.
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The Schnickelfritz Band performs traditional German music at the annual Fort Knox Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 17, 2021, on Brooks Field.
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Participants toss bean bags during the cornhole tournament on Brooks Field at the annual Fort Knox Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 17, 2021. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners.
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FORT KNOX, Ky. – Hundreds of community members came together Sept. 17 for the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Brooks Field.

The event included live music from the Schnickelfritz Band, German food and drinks, a cornhole tournament with cash prizes for the winners as well as bounce houses and painting walls for children.

A couple toasts their steins of German beer at the annual Fort Knox Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 17, 2021, on Brooks Field.
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Attendees enjoy a variety of German-inspired fare at the annual Fort Knox Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 17, 2021, to include pretzels, bratwurst and schnitzel. German beer and wine were also available.
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Editor’s note: To view additional photos from Oktoberfest, visit the Fort Knox flickr page.

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