Jacksonville Riverwalk Oktoberfest taps in with beer garden, races and bratwurst bouts

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville Riverwalk Oktoberfest begins Friday at Riverwalk Crossing Park.

The free festival runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

It continues Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Organizers say the weekend will feature live music, food, local vendors and family activities.

The festival will also include a beer garden, wiener dog races and a bratwurst-eating contest.

Riverwalk Crossing Park is in downtown Jacksonville at 421 Court Street.