OCEAN BEACH – The 24th edition of the Ocean Beach Oktoberfest didn’t disappoint last Friday and Saturday as steins of beer were drained, pounds of brats were consumed, pretzels were tossed, bands roared, mechanical bulls were ridden, and Mr. and Ms. Oktoberfest were crowned during two days of buzzed frivolity.
Two Ocean Beach residents became royalty on Saturday – Joe Wesolek claimed his beer-soaked title as Mr. Oktoberfest, and Tara Murphy held off the competition to become Ms. Oktoberfest.
Prost!
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Ms. Oktoberfest contestants attempt to hold steins during the competition on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Mr. Oktoberfest contestants during their stein-holding competition on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
The crowd enjoying the festivities at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Stephanie Galland, from Downtown, rides the mechanical bull at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Festival-goers in the VIP section check out the action from above on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Ms. Oktoberfest contestants during the stein-holding during the competition on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
A Mr. Oktoberfest contestant celebrated chugging a beer. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Mr. Oktoberfest Joe Wesolek holds up Ms. Oktoberfest Tara Murphy at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Julia Eso, from University Heights, tries to stay on the mechanical bull at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon) -
Festival-goers dancing to the ’80s band Betamaxx on Saturday. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Peninsula Beacon)
