DES MOINES, Iowa — The 20th annual Des Moines Oktoberfest starts Friday at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park.

The celebration of German heritage and culture starts at 3:00 p.m. with the tapping of the golden keg. The event runs until midnight on Friday and from noon to midnight on Saturday.

Parking is free and tickets are $20 before the start of Oktoberfest on Friday and $30 at the entrance.

To celebrate 20 years of the event, there are a limited number of Des Moines Oktoberfest Steins available for purchase.

To learn more about Des Moines Oktoberfest and to purchase tickets visit the event’s website.