The 10th annual Oktoberfest took place in downtown McKinney on Sept. 22-24. The family-friendly festival included German food and drinks, live music and children’s activities.
The event was presented by the city of McKinney and McKinney Main Street.
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co.
Attendees looking for something other than beer were offered Wild Bill’s Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co., which served soda straight from the barrel.
Wiener dog races
Multiple heats of a wiener dog races took place Sept. 23 along Louisiana Street.
Petting zoo
A petting zoo at the event featured goats, sheep, potbelly pigs and a lemur.
Vendors
Vendors throughout downtown McKinney displayed German-style gifts, including beer steins and wooden dolls.
German food
German eats and treats were served at Oktoberfest, ranging from brats and sausages to strudel, funnel cakes, roasted almonds, and schnitzel.