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Amy and Mimi Hernandez, Lluvia Resendo and Susie Castillo. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Elaine and Justin Johnson. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Francisco Diaz, Jorge Torres and Juan Barbosa. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus hosts the 18th annual Coral Gables Oktoberfest. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Guests enjoy live music, German beer and traditional Bavarian fare at Coral Gables Oktoberfest. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Jennifer Cannon and James Neuberg. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Oktoberfest features live traditional music. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Server Lulu Sordo. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Matt Maranges, Giselle Jimenez and Jason Machado. Photo by Betty Alvarez

A Munich tradition since 1810, Oktoberfest is under way in Coral Gables through Sunday, Oct. 14, on the Bierhaus Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way.

The 18th annual Coral Gables Oktobertest opened Friday, Oct. 5 and continues daily 11 a.m. to midnight. The festival includes live bands from Austria and Germany, a decorated beer garden, traditional Austrian / Bavarian food, folk dances and more. There will also be a raffle for two round-trip tickets (Miami-Berlin) on Air Berlin.

Admission is free.  The event benefits Charlee Homes for Children.

Click here for more Oktoberfest information.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer