(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City is getting ready to host a grand finale to summer.

 

Oktoberfest is returning to Washington Park over the Labor Day weekend.

 

The four day event featuring over 45 music and entertainment groups is scheduled to begin August 29.

 

According to the mayor’s office, there will also be numerous local and regional vendors offering food, art, crafts and other merchandise.

 

Michigan City Special Events Director Terry Greetham said the return of Oktoberfest reflects local demand for the event, which he described as the most requested.

 

“Bringing back Oktoberfest was one of my biggest priorities, and now our goal is to continue to grow it into the best Labor Day festival in the region” he said.

 

A variety of musical entertainment will be spread over three stages at the Oktoberfest Tent, the Sunset Grille Pavilion and the upper deck at Sunset Grille.  Each area will have a full bar and a number of food vendors.

 

“We have a great mix of bands returning from last year, including the Together Band and Dr. Duke Tumatoe, as well as some new bands and genres,” he said.

 

Other happenings will include a car show sponsored by the Great Lakers Auto Club on August 31 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.