Photo of the Day: Gaithersburg Dog Holds Oktoberfest Mugs

Cooper, an Australian Shephard, had no problem holding on to three or four of his owner's beer mugs as they casually enjoyed the day.

One Gaithersburg dog appeared to be enjoying himself at Sunday's Oktoberfest celebration in the Kentlands. Cooper, an Australian Shephard, had no problem holding on to three or four of his owner's beer mugs as they casually enjoyed the day. The festival featured German entertainment, beer and new activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, and wine-tasting, according to the city. Festival goers tried out authentic Bavarian food and beer and performances by the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian dancers. A full photo gallery of the Kentlands Oktoberfest can be found on Gaithersburg Patch.

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Kelly Reed

8:49 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Awesome dog photo! Beautiful dog!   more ›

PHOTOS: Kentlands Turns German for 21st Oktoberfest

German entertainment, beer and activities highlight the event.

Kentlands hosted its 21st annual Oktoberfest Sunday in Gaithersburg. The festival featured German entertainment, beer and new activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, and wine-tasting, according to the city. Festival goers tried out authentic Bavarian food and beer and performances by the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian dancers. Did you attend the Kentlands Oktoberfest? If so, tell us in the comments about your experience and upload your photos to the gallery!

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Danna Walker

10:22 am on Monday, October 15, 2012

Oktoberfest was awesome! Thanks to everyone who came by the Patch table and said hello!   more ›

21st Annual Kentlands Oktoberfest Sunday

German entertainment, beer and new activities highlight the event.

Kentlands' Oktoberfest Back for 21st Year

German entertainment, beer and new activities highlight the event.

In keeping with seasonal tradition, Kentlands will turn German once more. The 21st annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands, presented by the city of Gaithersburg and Kentlands Citizens Assembly, returns Sunday, Oct. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. in Kentlands Village Green. The festival will feature German entertainment, beer and new activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, and wine-tasting, according to the city. Festival goers can enjoy authentic Bavarian food and beer and lively performances by the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian dancers. Admission and parking for the event are free.

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Montgomery Mojo

Toll Road Scofflaws, Chevy Chase-Bethesda Smackdown, Autsch! Germantown Without Oktoberfest?

Moco Mojo has a lot to tell about these vibrant 500 square miles we call home.

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Oktoberfest exceeds expectations

More people and better weather made this year's German fete a success

Picturesque weather and a new festival layout helped make the 2010 Gaithersburg Oktoberfest the best in its 19-year history, City officials said. According to Michele Potter, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, an estimated 12,000 people attended this year's festival in the Kentlands. The event was presented by The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. "Every shuttle bus was completely filled, the ATM ran out of money at 3 pm and needed to be re-stocked, Food Vendors reported "excellent" sales, and the Village Green was consistently packed," said Carolyn Crosby with Parks, Recreation and Culture in an email the morning after the festival. The party began at noon and went for four hours on the Kentlands Village …

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