A popular celebration will be held in Warminster this weekend, giving locals and vistors the chance to enjoy classic festivities.

Vereinigung Erzgebirge, a German–American social and sports club located at 130 Davisville Road in Warminster, will be hsoting its 86th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 9 at 11 AM.

Along with soccer games, a keg tapping ceremony, and a wide variety of German foods and beer for the adults, children in attendance can enjoy a moon bouncec, clowns, face painting, kick ball, arts and crafts, and a Thriller Obstacle Course.

Vereinigung Erzgebirge, whose name translates to “Ore Mountains Association” from the original German, was founded by immigrants from the Erzgebirge region of Germany in 1931. Offering a wide array of sports programs, as well as community events, this series of shows is meant to bring the community together and celebrate their work in a festive manner.

“Our 68 acre grounds are home to our beautiful clubhouse, Ratskeller bar, outdoor patio, canteen, picnic grove, Olympic-sized swimming pool, soccer fields, summer camps, and other amenities for our members and their guests,” the club’s website reads.

“There is something for everyone at the VE.”

Learn more about this weekend’s Oktoberfest activities at Vereinigung Erzgebirge.

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