German beer fest in Beaumont

Roberto Scott (left), Sam Boothby (middle) and Heather Boothby (right), dress in lederhosen to enjoy an evening out at Oktoberfest, Saturday. “We come out to Oktoberfest every year,” Heather said. “It’s a great place to get together with friends and enjoy the German food, beer and entertainment.” Photo by Morgan Collier.

The city of Beaumont held its annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 21, in Rogers Park.

Members of the community gather together for polka music, beer, food and snow cones provided by Kona Ice to take away from the heat of the evening, at Oktoberfest, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

Parker Scott, Beaumont resident, dives into an icy snow cone provided by Kona Ice at Oktoberfest, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

Ariel Fontenot, Port Arthur resident, paints faces at Oktoberfest, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

A child gets his face painted like the red Power Ranger at Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is more than just a place to grab beer and food, it is also a family friendly event. Children of all ages lined up to have their face painted, Saturday. Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

Kender Myers (right), Orange junior, enjoys Idaho nachos with friends and family at Oktoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

Residents from the Golden Triangle attend Oktoberfest to celebrate German culture, listen to live music and gather together with friends, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

A father dresses his sons snow cone at Oktoberfest, Oct. 21. Photo by Morgan Collier.

Article published through University Press on Oct. 25, 2017.