Sep 30, 2023

📷 Oktoberfest 2023 in photos, Saturday schedule

Posted Sep 30, 2023 10:01 AM

Oktoberfest goers dance to the music of the Joe Dolezal Band Friday in Hays. Oktoberfest continues today in Municipal Park. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Oktoberfest 2023 kicked off Friday at Municipal Park in Hays with opening ceremonies and the annual tapping of the keg. Events, including games, music, food and beverages will continue today until 6 p.m.

Below is the complete Oktoberfest schedule for today.

Saturday Oktoberfest schedule

Fort Hays State Unversity is also celebrating a full slate of Homecoming activities today. The Homecoming parade will be at 11 a.m. down Main Street. Kickoff for the FHSU football game is at 7 p.m. at Lewis Field Stadium.

A variety of FHSU organizations will have informational booths as well as fundraisers on Oktoberfest grounds.

Visit https://fhsuhomecoming.com/events/#full-schedule for a complete list of FHSU Homecoming activities.

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

The Oktoberfest opening blessing. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Catherine the Great portrayed by Cheryl Maxwell Glassman welcomes guests to Hays' 2023 Oktoberfest. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — Catherine the Great portrayed by Cheryl Maxwell Glassman welcomes guests to Hays' 2023 Oktoberfest. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Evan Dealy, far left, is awarded a $500 scholarship to FHSU by the Volga German Association. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — Evan Dealy, far left, is awarded a $500 scholarship to FHSU by the Volga German Association. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

The family of Janel Moore gathered as she was posthumously honored by the Oktoberfest Committee for Moore's longtime service to the event. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — The family of Janel Moore gathered as she was posthumously honored by the Oktoberfest Committee for Moore's longtime service to the event. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Phil Kuhn, Volga German Society president, and others share in the annual tapping of the keg at the event Friday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — Phil Kuhn, Volga German Society president, and others share in the annual tapping of the keg at the event Friday. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Phil Kuhn, Volga German Society president, rings the bell to officially open the event for 2023. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — Phil Kuhn, Volga German Society president, rings the bell to officially open the event for 2023. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Sarah Shubert, left, celebrates after winning the stein-holding contest. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Sarah Shubert, center, won the stein-holding contest with a time of 6 minutes and 15 seconds. She is pictured with runner-up Christy Simons, left, and second runner-up Mariah Anstaett, right. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post

Clint Newell won the stein-holding contest. He set a record by holding the stein for 19 minutes and 12 seconds. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post — Clint Newell won the stein-holding contest. He set a record by holding the stein for 19 minutes and 12 seconds. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post