The Colleton County Arts Council hosted its annual Oktoberfest at the Colleton County Farmers Market on Thursday, October 1st. The beer was flowing as Stuff’s Street Eats and Catering was serving up the Brats. “Lowcountry Revival” brought their music to the event to entertain the crowd, who spent the evening looking at art from local artists and enjoying visiting with friends.
Oktoberfest originated on October 12, 1810, as a public wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Colleton County Oktoberfest participants took part in the Masskrugstemmen, or stein-holding competition, the unofficial sport of Oktoberfest, where competitors hold a filled one-liter dimpled glass mug, with an outstretched arm for as long as they can. This year, James Armstrong (You can’t make this stuff up.) won the competition and took home the beer stein. The event is one of a number of events coming up for the organization as they gear up for the holiday season. For a complete listing of offerings from the Art’s Council, check out their Facebook page.
