(WXYZ) — As we move through September, the colors will start to change on the trees, the air starts to get a little crisp, and many people will look to get outside and celebrate Oktoberfest in metro Detroit.
The annual German festival in Munich, Germany is celebrated at breweries throughout the area.
Michigan has no shortage of breweries and bars, and each of them creates its own Oktoberfest and other German beers to celebrate, and there are day-long events with live music, food, drinks and much more.
Here are events happening in metro Detroit
Detroit's authentic German bar will kick off Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 27 with a keg tapping and reading of the proclamation. There will also be celebrations on Sept. 28, Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12.
The brewery in Eastern Market is throwing its annual Oktoberfest party on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. They'll have beer and stein specials, a stein hoisting competition, Die Dorfmusikanten performing from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and more.
Batch in Corktown is celebrating its 10th Oktoberfest from Sept. 13-15. They'll have live music and DJs, German food, 13 German-style beers on tap and more. On Sept. 14, there will also be an official qualifying location for the US Steinholding Association's Steinholding State Championship at 4 p.m. There is a $25 entry fee.
Canterbury Village is hosting its Oktoberfest with a two-day celebration on the C-Pub patio. It's on Sept. 14 and Sept. 15. There will be stein holding competitions, a pretzel tossing game, barrel rolling race, sausage eating contest, plus live music, themed food and more. It's a $5 cash cover or $6 with card.
Brown Iron has two locations – one in Washington Township and one in Royal Oak. They'll celebrate Oktoberfest from Sept. 20 through Oct. 6 with a special Oktoberfest menu and more. There will be stein holding competitions, plus family Oktoberfest day on Oct. 6 at the Royal Oak location.
Urbanrest in Ferndale is holding Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28 with several beers, live music, German food from DeutschTroit and Belly It, stein pours and more.
Grand River Brewery in Clawson
Grand River in Downtown Clawson is celebrating Oktoberfest from 4 p.m. to close on Saturday, Sept. 28. They'll release their Oktoberfest beer, have German food and drink, a best-dressed contest, stein holding contest and more.
Rochester Mills is hosting its annual Oktoberfest from Thursday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Sept. 28. They'll have beer, German food specials and music from Enzian Aus Detroit.
The brewery in Wixom is hosting a two-day Oktoberfest celebration from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. They'll have an outdoor beer tent, German beers on tap, new merchandise, special beer releases, stein holding contests, food and more. They are also raising funds for a local food pantry and hosting a food drive.
St. Isidore in Macomb Township is celebrating Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21. They'll have live music, authentic German food, beers, indoor and outdoor games, a stein holding competition and much more.
The church in Birmingham will host a free Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music, dancing, German foods, German beer and wine and more.
Redford's two-day Oktoberfest celebration will take place at the Redford Township Hall Complex on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21. Friday will include live entertainment, food and drinks, hay rides and more. Saturday will be kids day with bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more.
St. Joseph is holding its Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. It will include German food, beer, music, kids' games, a 50/50 raffle, vendors, stein holding competitions and more.
The Macomb Elks Lodge is hosting "Elktoberfest" on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the lodge in Warren. It will include German food, beer, music, games, a 50/50 raffle, stein holding competitions and more.
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