It’s almost time to shout “O’zapft is.” Translation: “it’s tapped.” That’s the official Bavarian phrase that will kick off Oktoberfest this Saturday, Sept. 19 in Munich.

The world’s largest folk festival, Oktoberfest started on Oct. 12, 1810 as a weeklong celebration of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. (For those wondering, Oktoberfest was supposedly moved into late September to take advantage of warmer nights).

This year, Oktoberfest will run until Sunday, Oct. 4 — and there are plenty of Winston-Salem celebrations to take part in during those two weeks.

Prost, Winston-Salem. Please drink responsibly.

Many Winston-Salem Oktoberfests will feature steinholding, so don't skip arm day at the gym. | @wisemanbeer via Instagram

Wise Man Brewing | Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 | Celebrate Wise Man’s 10th annual Oktoberfest celebration with German-style beers, live music, games, vendors, and a full lineup of food trucks.

Fiddlin’ Fish | Saturday, Sept. 19 | Enjoy an afternoon of German-style beers, brats, and pretzels. Feeling competitive? Try your hand at a relay race, bratwurst eating competition, or steinholding competition. Pro tip: purchase a limited edition stein to remember the day.

Incendiary Brewing Co. | Saturday, Sept. 19 (Winston-Salem location) and Sunday, Oct. 4 (Lewisville location) | Be sure to stop by at noon to grab a free bratwurst to pair with a German beer. Stick around from 1-4 p.m. to hear live music from the Piedmont Wind Symphony’s German Band.

Easy Tiger Beer Garden | Sunday, Sept. 20 | Fill your stein with an imported German beer and grab food from German Mike’s Food Truck, on site from 1-4 p.m.

Foothills Tasting Room | Saturday, Sept. 26 | Lederhosen is not required, but highly recommended. Men, women, and children can participate in separate rounds of steinholding competitions. The winners will go on to represent Foothills at the state’s championship.

Joymongers | Saturday, Sept. 26 | Shop a vendor market from 2-6 p.m. while sipping on an Oktoberfest lager. A special themed food menu will be available for mobile ordering from That Place in the West End, delivered right to you in the bar. Live music will be played in the evening.

Brouwerij DuBois | Sunday, Sept. 27 | The brewery’s biggest event of the year promises a stacked lineup. Multiple German beers will be on draft, which you can enjoy in a limited-edition stein (refills are just $10). German food will be available for purchase, including a pretzel necklace. Take a break from drinking + eating with steinholding competitions, kid’s hoisting competition, a photo booth with props, and a Wiesn Glupperl craft table.

Körner’s Folly | Saturday, Oct. 3 | Celebrate Kernersville’s German heritage at this 21+ event that features local breweries, vineyards, and restaurants showcasing the best of their fall favorites. Participate in steinholding challenges, pretzel-eating competitions, or test your knowledge in a German spelling bee. One ticket covers a tasting glass and food samples.

Southern Drift Brewing Co. | Saturday, Oct. 3 | Celebrate Southern Drift's first-ever Driftoberfest. In addition to steinholding, you can participate in themed music bingo and decorative stein contests. Plus, the brewery is partnering with Stella's Rescue, so $1 from every draft pint sold and all register round-ups will be donated.

Wise Man Brewing | Saturday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 4 | Wise Man is keeping beer flowing and added a second Oktoberfest celebration. Expect more German beer, steinholding, live music, and food trucks as well as a new Mr. and Mrs. Oktoberfest competition.