Preston Davey gets a kiss from Evanne Bednarski as he is surrounded by Octoberfest beauties L-R Melissa Evans

Preston Davey gets a kiss from Evanne Bednarski as he is surrounded by Octoberfest beauties L-R Melissa Evans

Cheers to October-fest!

An Octoberfest celebration took place Saturday in Bastion Square with music, magic and beer.

Festival goers who braved the rain enjoyed music, magic, food and an outdoor beer garden for the first annual Bastion Square Octoberfest celebration.

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