Snowbird's Oktoberfest begins, with beer and all

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Mark Pyper, of of Salzburger Echo, performs on his Alpforn during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Walter Schwemmer, of Salt Lake City, and Don Schrader, of Woods Cross, dance during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Brady and Lara Garn, of Salt Lake City, pose for pictures, during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Members of B & B Allstars perform during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Tony and Robert Brazelton, of Salzburger Echo, cary their Alphorns to perform at Hidden Peak during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
A stein of Bohemian Brewery's Oktoberfest beer during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
A truck full of empty beer kegs during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Don and Lois Schrader, of Woods Cross, dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
A bratwurst with mustard on a pretzel bun and a stein of Bohemian Brewery's Oktoberfest beer during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Robbie and Stacie Ward, of Kearns, pose for pictures during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Walter Schwemmer, Don Schrader, and Mike and Cathy Niederhauser dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Mike and Cathy Niederhauser, of Draper, dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Yvonne Mueller, of Draper, plays the accordion during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

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Patrons dance as B & B Allstars perform during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mark Pyper, of of Salzburger Echo, performs on his Alpforn during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Walter Schwemmer, of Salt Lake City, and Don Schrader, of Woods Cross, dance during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Brady and Lara Garn, of Salt Lake City, pose for pictures, during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of B & B Allstars perform during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Tony and Robert Brazelton, of Salzburger Echo, cary their Alphorns to perform at Hidden Peak during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune A stein of Bohemian Brewery's Oktoberfest beer during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune A truck full of empty beer kegs during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Don and Lois Schrader, of Woods Cross, dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune A bratwurst with mustard on a pretzel bun and a stein of Bohemian Brewery's Oktoberfest beer during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Robbie and Stacie Ward, of Kearns, pose for pictures during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Walter Schwemmer, Don Schrader, and Mike and Cathy Niederhauser dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mike and Cathy Niederhauser, of Draper, dance during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Yvonne Mueller, of Draper, plays the accordion during Snowbirdís 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Patrons dance as B & B Allstars perform during Snowbird's 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday August 16, 2014.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· August 18, 2014 9:36 am

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Above • Walter Schwemmer, of Salt Lake City, and Don Schrader, of Woods Cross, dance and drink during Snowbird's 42nd annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday.

Below, center • Yvonne Mueller, of Draper, plays the accordion at the festival

Bottom photo • Tony and Robert Brazelton, of Salzburger Echo, carry their alpenhorns to perform at Hidden Peak.

Fans of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort's annual Oktoberfest heartily welcomed its return for 2014, especially given the brouhaha earlier this year over concern the state might not grant it a liquor license. After raising fears of a dry Oktoberfest, saying it was cracking down on single-event permits, the state liquor commission eventually granted the license. This year's Oktoberfest runs every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 12. This weekend and next, military personnel with ID, and their families, can ride the resort's aerial tram for free, as part of the festival. Admission to Oktoberfest is free. For more information, go to http://www.snowbird.com/events/oktoberfest/.