WEEKEND IN PHOTOS OKTOBERFEST
Dozens of people gather and rest on a grassy knoll near the entrance of Schell’s. Several food trucks were parked in the area, making it the perfect spot to rest and have snack.
In an effort to expand the festival grounds at Schell’s, the DJ music was moved into an area previously reserved for the Schell’s deer. The deer fence was moved back to accommodate more space for fest goers.
Rick and Nancy Gromersch of Nicollet stand just inside Schell’s front gate. This is the first time the couple has been able to visit Schell’s during Oktoberfest. Rick is a farmer and the celebration always landed during harvest time. However, because of the unusual dry season, he was able to take time off this year. “I am never gone to be done farm this early again,” Rick said.
Jenn and Ross Theneman goof around on Saturday afternoon’s Oktoberfest.
Drew Weidner and Brielle Franke take in some quiet time at Schell’s Brewery.
Miss New Ulm, Natalie Schwartz (left), her princesses Madilyn Portner (center) and Adeline Ringhofer exit the Schell’s Brewery after a long day of celebrating Oktoberfest.
A domesticated peacock roams the grounds of the Schell’s Brewery on Saturday afternoon.
Trolley driver Mike Finstad stands beside his trolley bus before Saturday’s big events
Brandy Toomer, Randee Murphy and Carrie Reinhart pose near the front gate of Schell’s wearing their Oktoberfest dirndls.
Derrick Brooks, wearing his finest lederhosen poses with his father-in-law Jeff Reynolds. Brooks is a regular attendee of Schell’s festivals, he has traveled to Bock Fest many years. His father-in-law was always tempted to attend and was finally able to visit for Oktoberfest. Reynolds said the brewery and celebration was everything he hoped it would be. “It’s got a fair and carnival atmosphere,” he said. “What better way could you spend a Saturday afternoon. It’s the perfect fall day. The leaves are turning colors. You’ve got it all here.”
At least 5,600 people attended Schell’s Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, but the numbers could have exceeded 6,000. Around 3,300 pre-sale tickets were sold for the festival. Historically, Schell’s receives another third to a half of ticket sales through day purchases.
Dozens of people gather and rest on a grassy knoll near the entrance of Schell’s. Several food trucks were parked in the area, making it the perfect spot to rest and have snack.
In an effort to expand the festival grounds at Schell’s, the DJ music was moved into an area previously reserved for the Schell’s deer. The deer fence was moved back to accommodate more space for fest goers.
Rick and Nancy Gromersch of Nicollet stand just inside Schell’s front gate. This is the first time the couple has been able to visit Schell’s during Oktoberfest. Rick is a farmer and the celebration always landed during harvest time. However, because of the unusual dry season, he was able to take time off this year. “I am never gone to be done farm this early again,” Rick said.
Jenn and Ross Theneman goof around on Saturday afternoon’s Oktoberfest.
Drew Weidner and Brielle Franke take in some quiet time at Schell’s Brewery.
Miss New Ulm, Natalie Schwartz (left), her princesses Madilyn Portner (center) and Adeline Ringhofer exit the Schell’s Brewery after a long day of celebrating Oktoberfest.
A domesticated peacock roams the grounds of the Schell’s Brewery on Saturday afternoon.
Trolley driver Mike Finstad stands beside his trolley bus before Saturday’s big events
Brandy Toomer, Randee Murphy and Carrie Reinhart pose near the front gate of Schell’s wearing their Oktoberfest dirndls.
Derrick Brooks, wearing his finest lederhosen poses with his father-in-law Jeff Reynolds. Brooks is a regular attendee of Schell’s festivals, he has traveled to Bock Fest many years. His father-in-law was always tempted to attend and was finally able to visit for Oktoberfest. Reynolds said the brewery and celebration was everything he hoped it would be. “It’s got a fair and carnival atmosphere,” he said. “What better way could you spend a Saturday afternoon. It’s the perfect fall day. The leaves are turning colors. You’ve got it all here.”
At least 5,600 people attended Schell’s Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, but the numbers could have exceeded 6,000. Around 3,300 pre-sale tickets were sold for the festival. Historically, Schell’s receives another third to a half of ticket sales through day purchases.