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Dagmars — Dagmar's Bakery was a popular stop at Oktoberfest.

A bratwurst sits on a counter at Oktoberfest in Bernalillo, Saturday, Sept. 20.

Tyrolean hats sit on a table at Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Albuquerque resident Valerie Oliver dresses in a dirndl outfit during Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Oct. 20.

Eric Vigil spends a light moment with his wife, Paula Vigil, and his friend, Tomaz Cervartes, under a tent at Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Eric Vigil (left), his wife, Paula Vigil, and his friend, Tomaz Cervartes (right) toast one another during Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Tomaz Cervartes chats with Eric and Paula Vigil at Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Brewer Jessica Thompson pours a beer for a customer during Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

A bounce house is seen during Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

ABOVE: Michael Alamanzar, owner of Dagmar’s, cooks traditional German food during Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Michael Alamanzar, owner of Dagmar's, cooks traditional German food during Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

A bratwurst from Dagmar's is topped with sauerkraut during Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Clint Sanders, of Rio Rancho, drinks a beer at Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Jim Perotti wears a t-shirt touting his German heritage at Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Thomas Poth drinks a beer during Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Briana Danielson and Brian Wilson walk by the Oktoberfest tents in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Tomaz Cervartes raises his hands in victory following a competition at Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Jillian McKee chats with Tomaz Cervartes at Oktoberfest in Bernalillo on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Oktoberfest 2025 stein 1.jpg — The pain was real for competitors in the Oktoberfest stein-holding competition. Several flights of competition were held for both men and women during Saturday's event.

Oktoberfest 2025 stein 2.jpg — AL LEFT: The Oktoberfest stein-holding competition saw a variety of competitors of various ages. Several flights of competition were held for both men and women during Saturday’s event.

Oktoberfest 2025 stein 3.jpg — Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jerry Schalow monitors the Oktoberfest stein-holding competition. Several flights of competition were held for both men and women during Saturday's event.

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Published September 20, 2025 - 5:31 p.m. Modified September 30, 2025 - 5:01 p.m.

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