Wow, wow…and wow. If you have never been to Oktoberfest in La Crosse, Wisconsin you are missing out.

Jess and I went up to La Crosse to visit one of my absolute best friends, Andrew Goehner, and crash at his place during the festivities. We also met, and hung out with all weekend, one of Goehner’s friends originally from La Crosse, Erin. She is currently a reporter for News channel NBC 15 here in Madison WI.

Oktoberfest reminded me a lot of St. Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee; the city shuts down for a weekend of partying, streets are closed to traffic, bars have bands, and food can be purchased on every corner.

Unfortunately, Jess came down with a wicked head-cold that she has been fighting all week. Soaked, standing in the rain throughout the 5 hour parade I’m sure did not help things. On the bright side, I finally got my hearing back, from Saturday night. Between the Dweebs on the Oktoberfest grounds and the 80s-90s rock band playing at John’s Bar it was just a tad too loud for my delicate ears.

Overall it was a fantastic weekend and we are looking forward to next year. Thanks Goehner!