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Pierz Oktoberfest , an end-of-summer tradition

For nearly 40 years , the city of Pierz has welcomed people to its Oktoberfest celebration , held the last Sunday in August , which this year is Aug . 27 . All the fun celebrates the city ’ s German heritage .

Kicking off the annual festival , is the excitement surrounding the annual medallion hunt , with clues starting Sunday , Aug . 20 , and the hunt running throughout the week , or until the specially-marked medallion is found . Daily clues can be found on the Morrison County Record ’ s website , posted on the Pierz Commercial Club ’ s Facebook page and broadcast on the local radio station . The lucky person who finds the medallion and who has purchased an official Oktoberfest button will win $ 500 in Pierz Bucks .

New this year , is the “ Walk and Wings ” event , put on by the Pierz Area Commercial Club to complement the Oktoberfest celebration . It is set for Saturday , Aug . 26 . The idea is for people to register to cook wings , set up along Main Street . Guests can buy a ticket to taste the wings , while enjoying music throughout town . The evening will end with a street dance , featuring a local band from 7 p . m . – 10 p . m . Folks are encouraged to dress up in their finest German-themed attire , with the crowd voting on a winner . Toward the end of the evening , the first , second and third place winners for the wings will be announced . Admittedly , the plans are underway for the event , with several other ideas still taking shape .

Oktoberfest begins in earnest at 11 a . m ., Sunday , Aug . 27 , with the parade sponsored by the Pierz Lions . It

typically features Pierz Band , as well as popular float entries , as it begins on First Avenue Southeast , goes along Edward Street , Third Avenue Northeast , Main Street and Park Avenue Southeast .

After the parade , the fun continues at Pierz Park , from 12:30 p . m . - 4:30 p . m .

Available throughout the afternoon will be free inflatables for kids , kids pedal tractor pull , petting zoo , German food , homemade pie and ice cream , brats and kraut , Gemuse and Haluski and a beer garden .

Participants are encouraged to get involved in the festivities by wearing a German costume to all of Sunday ’ s activities .

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