Oktoberfest is back at the Beer Garden and all across Happy Valley racecourse throughout the month of October. The four-week party commenced tonight and will be followed by three consecutive Wednesdays (11/10, 18/10 and 25/10) to round out the month.

The Oktoberfest party begins tonight with the official pouring of the first stein of beer by Mr. Karsten Tietz, Deputy Consulate General of Germany in Hong Kong (right), and the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s CEO Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (left).

Fans join the Oktoberfest fun with games and sumptuous treats.