Raise a Stein (and a Pretzel): Oktoberfest 2025 at Apex Town Campus
Brats, bands, and Bavarian vibes—all for a good cause.
Shannon
October 06, 2025
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Dust off your lederhosen and stretch those polka muscles—Oktoberfest 2025 lands at the Apex Town Campus on October 11, hosted by American Legion Post 124. Expect live tunes from The Little German Band and For The People Band, hearty bratwurst, soft pretzels, and beer from local favorites like Bombshell and Mason Jar. There’s even a Kid Zone with face painting and crafts (because everyone deserves a party hat).
Admission’s free, and the good times are guaranteed.
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