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Oktoberfest guests dance with The Narren on Greatest Western Plus Friday.

NEW ULM – After a downsized occasion final yr as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, Oktoberfest got here again to life on Friday night on the Greatest Western Plus.

“It’s a very good participation as it is going to be a really condensed model in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.” stated Greatest Western Plus CEO Erin Lafferty. “We now have a full home with plenty of meals. It is going very well. We’re glad and excited to have this. “

Lafferty stated the friends got here from North and South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and different states.

“We now have plenty of nice meals and drinks. Everyone seems to be welcome,” stated Lafferty.

Ulmer-born Peggy Sudheimer von Hutchinson labored on the Greatest Western Plus at her twenty seventh Oktoberfest.

The Harmony Singers boasted with music, music and dance when Oktoberfest got here to life at Greatest Western Plus Friday. Within the Greatest Western Plus, the music continues on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

“I am nonetheless glad when outdated buddies come again and make new buddies.” stated Südheimer.

For the New Ulm Manderfelds, Oktoberfest is a household get-together with relations from Oregon and Washington State.

“I find it irresistible right here. It is my hometown”, stated Mike Manderfeld of Richfield.

As a chartered accountant, Manderfeld stated he had no plans to retire.

Paul Manderfeld from Madison, Wi. talked about how a part of the household ended up on the west coast.

“My father’s eldest brother, Jerome, helped construct the Alaskan Freeway however by no means moved again to Minnesota.” stated Paul Manderfeld. “He stayed in Vancouver, Wa. He in all probability preferred the climate there higher.”

Don Manderfeld from Eden Prairie stated he usually returns to New Ulm for the Bockfest, Bavarian Blast, Hermannfest and Oktoberfest.

“I just like the bike path right here too” stated Don.

Extra Manderfelds are anticipated to return to Oktoberfest on Saturday.

Music continues on the Greatest Western Plus Saturday with the Harmony Singers at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Schell’s Hobo Band 3:30 p.m. to six p.m. and Dain’s Dutchmen, 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Inexperienced Mill Terrace Music Saturday gives music grasp Josh Norman from 3:00 p.m. to five:00 p.m. and Christa Bohlmann from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Downtown music on Middle Avenue options Dain’s Dutchmen from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Blue Ringers from 12:00 p.m. to three:00 p.m. and the Deer Model Polka Gen 2 from 3:00 p.m. to five:00 p.m.

Johnny Helget and Nate Frederickson carry out within the B&L Bar, 4 to eight p.m. DJ CPR follows till it closes.

The lamplighter gives reside music on Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Morgan Creek Vineyards is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Within the afternoons music is performed below the portico. Jazz music is performed from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Additional data will be discovered at https: //www.newulm. com /

(Fritz Busch can ship an e-mail to fbusch @

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