Fremont Oktoberfest

Fremont’s Oktoberfest — recently named one of the 11 Best in the West — takes place September 18th to 20th along Fremont’s ship canal at N. 35th Street and Phinney Avenue. Enjoy more than 70 microbrews; the Buxom Beer Garden & the new Miss Buxom Contest; BMX stunt bikers; wine garden; cigar bar; bratwurst; free music; expanded free children’s activity area; Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest; the Brew Ha-Ha 5K Run/Walk & Scramble; happy hour specials and Sunday’s Cover Dog search. Friday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info at (206) 633-0422 or http://www.fremontoktoberfest.com