October 5, 2019

Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest 2019

Despite a brief rain shower, hundreds of area residents took to Uptown Jackson to enjoy food, music and, of course, plenty of beer during the annual Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

JJ Dennison laughs while dancing with Lawson Camp, far right, and others while listening to Greg Pursley perform "Summer of '69" during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

Dylan Wolfsberger, right, demonstrates how to ride an electric unicycle for Jackson police Sgt. Ryan Thieret and other curious cops during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

Paul Decanini laughs despite complaining of a burning in his arm as he tries to keep a bierstein aloft in a competition during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

John Simmons grimaces in pain shortly before winning a bierstein-holding competition during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

Riley Money, right, 7, tosses a bean bag while playing with Mike Berti, left, during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

A reveler carries beer and pretzels during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

Fritz Hobeck shows off a novelty t-shirt to the camera during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

Denise and Frank Steinert enjoy conversation over beers during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson. Frank, who is originally from Germany, now works at Mondi in Jackson.

George the dog investigates the camera with owners Laura and Justin Gohn and fellow dachshund Pixie (background) during Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Uptown Jackson.

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Despite a brief rain shower, hundreds of area residents took to Uptown Jackson to enjoy food, music and, of course, plenty of beer during the annual Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

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