Kansas City’s largest traditional Oktoberfest presented by KC Bier Co.—authentic German-style bier (imported malt/hops), Bavarian & American food, two stages of polka/Alpine rock, Masskrugstemmen, Hammerschlagen, best dressed, kids & family zone. Fri Oct 2 5–11 PM; Sat Oct 3 11 AM–11 PM at Crown Center. GA tickets; kids 12 & under free; free parking for ticket-holders Fri after 5 / all day Sat. Distinct from Taps & Tastes KC (skipped). Daily schedule / notes: Multi-day all-day. Official KC Bier / kcoktoberfest.com.