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Fairfield celebrates Oktoberfest
Andy Hallman
Oct. 3, 2021 1:12 pm
A crowd gathers in Fairfield’s Central Park Friday to witness the annual Wiener Dog Race, part of Fairfield First Friday’s celebration of Oktoberfest. The winner of this year’s Wiener Dog Race was Oscar, owned by Jennifer Meierotto. Second place went to Ella, owned by Kate McFarland, and third went to Ron, also owned by Kate McFarland. TheWiener Wannabe winner (a dog less than 30 pounds but not a wiener dog) was Saraswati, owned by Kerry Bell. (Photo courtesy of Paul Delisle)
Jen Kranz gets into the Oktoberfest spirit. (Photo courtesy of Paul Delisle)
Van & The Movers perform Friday night during Fairfield First Friday’s Oktoberfest celebration in Fairfield’s Central Park. (Photo courtesy of Werner Elmker)
Attendees to Fairfield’s Oktoberfest celebration Friday enjoyed carriage rides around the square. (Photo courtesy of Paul Delisle)

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