Oktoberfest Zinzinnati began in 1976 and is touted by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber as the second-largest Oktoberfest in the world outside of the original event in Munich, Germany. A record 808,300 attendees celebrated the German heritage of Southwest Ohio last year, according to the chamber.

Whether you come for the sauerkraut, a sweet treat or the traditions, Zinzinnati Oktoberfest never disappoints. This year, it is coming back bigger than ever. "Last year, we had a

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is this weekend, and there's a new location for the German heritage festival. Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove will hold beer halls, stages, and vendors. Chelsea York with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber says there's a lot of advantages to the new site.