It’s that time of year again – Oktoberfest! This is where tradition mixes with debauchery to welcome autumn’s arrival.

Celebrate German culture- and beer- by attending one of the many Oktoberfest events in the area. Here's a list I compiled of the best spots to partake in the celebration. If that's not enough for you, check out this list featuring additional places to join in the festivities.

Or, celebrate like a true German, with a beer stein in one hand and a bratwurst in the other, in Frankenmuth. 

 Prost!

There's no way to succinctly sum up everything that you'll find at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. It's a mix of young, old, wild and crazy- all rolled into one. Check out the photographs above from the 2014 fest, and you'll see what I'm talking about. 

For over 30 years, The Hamtramck Labor Day Fest has been hosting great times for everyone in the community. Bring the entire fam because kids will love the carnival rides, parade and traditional canoe race, while others will enjoy the beer, dancing and music.

There's dancing in the streets- and tanks too. It's insane. The best ride I've ever been on in my life showed it's lovely face at this festival. The Bleeding Hearts ride (not sure of the actual name). It's awesome and was imported all the way from Tennessee. 

The scary sign about punching non-tippers in the face took the repercussions of not tipping to another level. But the beer took the edge off.

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