The final touches for Oktoberfest are under way
/ Reading LiederkranzWith Oktoberfest less than a day away, the final touches are going in place with a flurry of activity from our dedicated volunteers! Beer trucks, potato peeling, landscaping, and more are all getting handled as the clock counts down to this year’s big event!
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![The decorations are hung](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309228220-EE58JMCUR4QKBKK4RTO9/20220927_152321.jpg)
The decorations are hung
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![Our president reaches new heights](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309229303-I7C8KVN1IBO1QB3C6H20/20220927_152402.jpg)
Our president reaches new heights
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![There's beer here](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309234598-FB2AIU1E2THMH7JQQLA8/20220927_152423.jpg)
There's beer here
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![More beer here](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309241975-PWYZKIGS3U3ZA4ERG6WO/20220927_152454.jpg)
More beer here
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![The flags wave proudly](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309236759-QVC8WNIQ7CROBEJSL3D3/20220927_152533.jpg)
The flags wave proudly
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![Germany well represented](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309243503-4XTTJQD03PRYE2QXYQNM/20220927_152543.jpg)
Germany well represented
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![Will you wear your trachten?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309243442-ARPE60MTEZVF0R0Z6MOY/20220927_152557.jpg)
Will you wear your trachten?
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![Sound system is almost ready](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309252971-6CNNKAOQ4RN0EQBO1OI1/20220927_152613.jpg)
Sound system is almost ready
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![Festive fall decorations](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309249883-S8MH4UHS1PL6BASGBTZX/20220927_152624.jpg)
Festive fall decorations
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![A light breeze is what we need](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309253531-QMBM3NUFHTRFAJECIHQN/20220927_152641.jpg)
A light breeze is what we need
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![Potatoes!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309259114-NKIPZIVXFWOCBL13PMVO/20220927_152710.jpg)
Potatoes!
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![The spuds never stood a chance against our peelers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309262121-HBTRPLY6WVJT8YHYANHY/20220927_153049.jpg)
The spuds never stood a chance against our peelers
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![Knife skills](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309264685-M0QR8WCVNK6PFOU8P2V2/20220927_153051.jpg)
Knife skills
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![Spuds for all](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309266559-UABIP7RK0PE0OSYFMG1A/20220927_153059.jpg)
Spuds for all
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![Kartoffel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309268571-MUSIMDD8K72994A5MNLL/20220927_153108.jpg)
Kartoffel
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![Only fresh apples for our strudel](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309269946-80QKFP1IYPMNQIU65CUF/20220927_153255.jpg)
Only fresh apples for our strudel
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![Mmmm...can't wait](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309272108-TH92BS8KCS6Y3XJN4RJ3/20220927_153323.jpg)
Mmmm...can't wait
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![We're ready to welcome you](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309274758-WPCOG1I77DBL6P9B4PZI/20220927_153509.jpg)
We're ready to welcome you
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![Even more beer here](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309277415-NO0KKOGJUQBL6RBDM5GJ/20220927_153640.jpg)
Even more beer here
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![Hey I know that guy!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309278893-RM2VDRGUVIPOJPWRT6VC/20220927_153645.jpg)
Hey I know that guy!
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![Plenty of seating under the tent](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309281462-NHFCW4O47V12NPIGQKGN/20220927_153708.jpg)
Plenty of seating under the tent
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![New beer hall tables this year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309284208-DQYCCM53ZLGA95I45FKI/20220927_153806.jpg)
New beer hall tables this year
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![Waiting for the Gluhwein](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f541c0e4b0c80880ed342e/1664309286057-H7S3MGS4ZFJFZYKTTR6J/20220927_153814.jpg)
Waiting for the Gluhwein