Let the Oktoberfest fun begin at the annual St. Mary's Oktoberfest -- a three day celebration of fun, music, food and libations Oct. 9 - 11.

Kick off the weekend with the Hot Doggers and the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile which will be at the festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9.

Make plans to take part in any or all of these popular activities during Oktoberfest:

Friday, Oct. 9

• Annual 5K Run
• 1 Mile Fun Run
• Inflatables
• Food, drinks and merchandise
• Glendale Riders on stage

Saturday, Oct. 10

• Inflatables and fun games for the kids
• Live music all day featuring: St. Louis Express on the main stage from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Porch Cafe on the main stage from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Food, drinks, merchandise
• Basket Raffle and Silent Auction

Sunday, Oct. 11

• Inflatables and kids games
• Stein-Holding Contest
• Keg Tossing Contest
• Music by St. Louis Express from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Music by Wherehouse Project 5:30 p.m. tp 8 p.m.
• Line Dancing
• Bingo