Oct 09, 2022

📷 Traditions on display during annual Hays Oktoberfest and Homecomings

Posted Oct 09, 2022 11:01 AM

By CRISTINA JANNEY and JAMES BELL
Hays Post

Hays High Homecoming, Fort Hays State University Homecoming and Oktoberfest combined into one fun-filled weekend in Hays.

While cool, rainy weather forced the Hays High and FHSU parades into one Saturday morning event, spirits remained high into the second day of festivities at Municipal Park Saturday.

Take a look at some of the activities below:

The winner of the women's stein holding contest celebrates during Octoberfest Friday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post<br>
The winner of the women's stein holding contest celebrates during Octoberfest Friday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post
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Jacob Woods celebrates winning the stein holding contest Friday at Octoberfest. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post
Jacob Woods celebrates winning the stein holding contest Friday at Octoberfest. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post
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