Sure, it’s still September but really, it’s better to get started early

Sure, it’s still September but really, it’s better to get started early with Oktoberfest. After all, one can never get too much of lederhosen, dirndls and and a good drunk. Photos by Emma McGraw.Published on September 26, 2011

Curly fry carnage litters the streetsaE¦.

Curly fry carnage litters the streetsaE¦.

Things get wild in the MOVIN 92.5 party van.

Things get wild in the MOVIN 92.5 party van.

Nick Yang polishes off the last of his IPA, but luckily finds a discarded token on the ground shortly after. More beer!

Nick Yang polishes off the last of his IPA, but luckily finds a discarded token on the ground shortly after. More beer!

John Bell, Ryan Mann, and Mike Ru delight in all the beers there are to try.

John Bell, Ryan Mann, and Mike Ru delight in all the beers there are to try.

Diane Vinh and Bernard Wolkerstorfer, a real live German!

Diane Vinh and Bernard Wolkerstorfer, a real live German!

A packed and balmy Saturday night at Fremont Oktoberfest.

A packed and balmy Saturday night at Fremont Oktoberfest.

Rusty Schneider, Megan Anderson, Mike Taylor (in authentic leiderhosen!), Melinda Tan, and Nolan Deatherage are ready to party.

Rusty Schneider, Megan Anderson, Mike Taylor (in authentic leiderhosen!), Melinda Tan, and Nolan Deatherage are ready to party.

Oktoberfest cuties Lisa Perazzoli and Lauren Nelson take a break from the madness on the curb.

Oktoberfest cuties Lisa Perazzoli and Lauren Nelson take a break from the madness on the curb.

Alicia Strand and Krystel Miller use their tokens to get some microbrewed beverages.

Alicia Strand and Krystel Miller use their tokens to get some microbrewed beverages.

Sisters Diana and Linda Tiliano sip on their complimentary tasting mugs.

Sisters Diana and Linda Tiliano sip on their complimentary tasting mugs.

Dirndl wearing babes Mary Taylor and Toni Kribs chill in one of the beer lounges.

Dirndl wearing babes Mary Taylor and Toni Kribs chill in one of the beer lounges.

Husky fans Greg Kramer, Jay Schulkin, and Evan Daikoku are stoked from the game earlier that day. WOOF!

Husky fans Greg Kramer, Jay Schulkin, and Evan Daikoku are stoked from the game earlier that day. WOOF!

Rob Beck, the beer-stained penguin shows off his wingspan.

Rob Beck, the beer-stained penguin shows off his wingspan.

Amber Bailey, Nicole Shaffer, and Sasha Wood put St. Pauli Girl to shame.

Amber Bailey, Nicole Shaffer, and Sasha Wood put St. Pauli Girl to shame.

Justin Fowler and George Swies aka The Man drinking out of their big kid mugs.

Justin Fowler and George Swies aka The Man drinking out of their big kid mugs.

One lucky little german boy named Jason gets smooched by Maureen Wallins and Stephanie Altieri.

One lucky little german boy named Jason gets smooched by Maureen Wallins and Stephanie Altieri.

Lindsey Bailey, Crystal McGuire, and Melissa Lester got into the Oktoberfest spirit!

Lindsey Bailey, Crystal McGuire, and Melissa Lester got into the Oktoberfest spirit!