IN PHOTOS: Milverton Oktoberfest 2023

Paul Mettman was the happy winner of the beer stein-holding competition. (Cory Bilyea photo)

A beer stein-holding contest provided great entertainment at the Milverton Oktoberfest event on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Perth East Recreation Complex. Pictured, participants begin the contest to see how long they can hold a beer stein (these ones held water) straight and parallel to the ground. From left: Band manager Paul Mettmann, Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz, Neresheim, Germany Mayor Thomas Haefele, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, and band conductor Lukas Bruckmeier. (Cory Bilyea photo)

Milverton Ambassador of the Fair Hailey Shiell, pictured in front of some very special guests from Germany – the German brass band, ‘MV Elchingen.’ (Cory Bilyea photo)

Perth East Councillor Jeremy Matheson taps the keg to open Oktoberfest. (Cory Bilyea photo)