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Locals participated in Masskrugstemmen, a Bavarian feat of strength where contestants hold a one-liter bier stein with one arm, out in front of them and parallel to the floor, for as long as they can.
Kris Holland, co-owner at Tactical Brewing Company, helped to lead the festivities.
A live polka band played lively tunes for the packed brewery.
Eleni Paraskevaidis and Anthony Laiuppa dressed in festive clothing for the event.
Baldwin Park GalPals group members Marsha Long, Jessica Hobday and Dawn Stoner met at the brewery.
Damian Cardona, Kristin Gebhardt and Michael Vacirca enjoyed a bright pink strawberry kiwi sour beer.
Chelsea Piner represented Tactical Brewing Company outside the building with a fresh keg.
Ion Murphy and Aaron Moore enjoyed tasty bites and chilled beers.
Residents participated in a beer chugging contest using a straw.
Daniel Dolnik, Jaquan Griffin and Alex Mouso attended the event together.
Tactical Brewing Company hosted its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 9, in the heart of downtown Baldwin Park.
The event included special can releases, brats and beer cheese from Cholo Dogs, ice cream from Chill in Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria, a live polka band, and bier games for prizes.
Attendees who wore lederhosens got their first Festbier free.