Snowbird's annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 40th anniversary

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Rick Schwemmer, Burgermeister or Mayor of Oktoberfest, plays a song on the cowbells during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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(middle) Morgan Smith struggles to hold up his beer stein during a stein holding contest during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Members of the Salzberger Echo play alphorns while performing at Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Helmout Wenzel, owner of Edelweiss, talks to customers in his booth during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Bruce Phillips cooks sausages on the grill during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Phillips says he sells between 70-80 thousand sausages a year for the festival.

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Mark Pyper (cq) carries an alphorn during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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(left) Nick Watson and Jaime Prince drink beer on a grassy hill during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Marlin Smith watches a hammering contest during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Don Schrader poses for a portrait during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Salzburger Echo plays the alphorn during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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People dance as Salzburger Echo performs traditional music during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

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Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Rick Schwemmer, Burgermeister or Mayor of Oktoberfest, plays a song on the cowbells during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune (middle) Morgan Smith struggles to hold up his beer stein during a stein holding contest during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of the Salzberger Echo play alphorns while performing at Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Helmout Wenzel, owner of Edelweiss, talks to customers in his booth during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Shan "Zany the Clown" Ingleby juggles in the walkway during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Bruce Phillips cooks sausages on the grill during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Phillips says he sells between 70-80 thousand sausages a year for the festival. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Mark Pyper (cq) carries an alphorn during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune (left) Nick Watson and Jaime Prince drink beer on a grassy hill during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Marlin Smith watches a hammering contest during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Don Schrader poses for a portrait during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune Salzburger Echo plays the alphorn during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune People dance as Salzburger Echo performs traditional music during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune People dance as Salzburger Echo performs traditional music during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012. Kim Raff | The Salt Lake Tribune People dance as Salzburger Echo performs traditional music during Snowbird's 40th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Snowbird Ski Resort on August 18, 2012.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· August 18, 2012 11:33 pm

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Snowbird's annual Oktoberfest celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with eight weekends of fun beginning Saturday, Aug. 18.

Live music, dancing, authentic German food and children's activities will be at Snowbird every Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day through Oct. 7.

Admission to Oktoberfest is free. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.