I had a chance check out the opening night of Market Common's Oktoberfest Weekend and snap a few photos. 

Yes... it was purely out of duty to you, dear readers, that I forced myself to hang out in Valor Park on a warm Friday afternoon. Just for you, my community, I listened to local Tru Sol Band and partook in a Coney Island Freaktoberfest, a Sierra Nevada Tumbler, and a Lakefront Oktoberfest. Do you know how hard it is to take photos with a beer in one hand? It's strictly for professionals. Enjoy the slideshow below or check it out on our Flickr page.