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Saturday, October 23, 2010:  It was Oktoberfest time at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge about 15 miles west of Brainerd, MN.  Entertainers of many types, including this juggler, were there to have fun. 

Jack Ruttger, owner of Ruttger's, is a good friend of Paula.

Thousands of people attend each year for the music, the food, and the crafts.  This was the 25th anniversary of the event.    

The Concord Singers, from New Ulm, MN, performed many German songs.  They have entertained around the world and are described as "New Ulm's Ambassadors of Good Will."  

Part of the festivities involved Narren, which is a German tradition of wearing costumes including wooden or plaster faces to make the festivities more fun. 

The dancing was a great crowd pleaser.

Then it was time for the "tapping of the keg."  On the right is the great great grand daughter of August Schell representing the Schell's Brewing Company. 

Everyone had a good time in spite of somewhat rainy weather.

No, the singers are not being held-up.  They are waving while performing.