Tulsa Oktoberfest takes over River West Festival Park this week. Organizers tell 2 News more than 1,000 volunteers bring the event to life.
Carol Wright has volunteered for Oktoberfest for 35 years. She’s one of the many volunteers preparing for the festival.
KJRH Wright, who was born in Germany, also dances in authentic German clothing for the event. Wright said a lot keeps her coming back year after year.
“The friendships, the people, the excitement of what’s to come. I only missed one Oktoberfest in all those years,” said Wright.
Oktoberfest Tulsa celebrates German culture with food, beer, live music, and dancing. Special events kick off Oct. 15 and 16, with access for the greater public from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20.
The festival is held at River West Festival Park, located near 23rd and Jackson in west Tulsa. Organizers said the weather has them expecting a huge crowd, and Wright said it requires a lot of help.
“Absolutely, we could not do it without the volunteers,” said Wright.