A contestant’s finished pumpkin is presented to the crowd.

A pumpkin carving contest with a twist.

My husband, Robin, hangs out with our two pups, Simone & Luka, while mama works the crowd.

A very sweet woman with a very strong buzz.

Alissa and Alissa have been friends since high school. They were called the Twin Alissas since they were both on the tall side.

His papa, Bill, wears a t-shirt to match. It says, It’s all fun and games until someone ends up in a cone. For the record, Bill is not neutered.

Branmier was recently neutered and has to wear a cone until the scar fully heals.

Branmier, the Dalmation

Patrick Lennox Wright, the official Oktoberfest photographer.

They’re celebrating their free drunken Sunday. Zach won tickets to Oktoberfest.

Autumn and Zach are surprised to find a camera behind them.

They claim to have finished in the top 40 percent.

Roommates and friends rest after running the Brew Ha Ha 5k.

Molly & Janelle dressed up for the occasion.

Trevor goes square dancing once or twice a week and has the belt buckle to prove it.

Trevor & Aiko

Aiko struggles to answer my probing questions.

Showing I can get my own.

Ivo enjoys his polish sausage dog.

Otter and Taylor

One token please.

Beer tent number two.

Carlee found this hat at an Oktoberfest in Munich two years ago.

Friends Adrienne, Carlee and Nancy

Of course, they decide to eat it. They reported it to be horribly delicious.

Amy and Christine contemplate their cube of french fries.

Abbi, the King Charles Spaniel, hangs out with mom, Breanne. Sunday was Dog Day at Oktoberfest, with events like the City Dog cover contest, in which Abbi was a contestant.

Chad’s beer is most excellent. He’s drinking everything he can get his hands on.