Westport Downtown Association organizes fourth annual Westoberfest AN INKLings photo story by Demi Sasson '25 & Storey Ahl '25

On Oct. 15, the fourth annual Westoberfest was held in the Elm Street lot in downtown Westport. The event was hosted by the Westport Downtown Association (WDA). (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

Attendees 21+ were able to enjoy beer tasting from several local craft breweries, like Caddy. The festival was free to anyone, but those interested in the beer tasting had to purchase blue wristbands to participate in the adult activities. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

Walrus Alley, a restaurant downtown, was one of several food trucks at the event. They served various traditional German foods, such as bratwurst, pulled pork sandwiches, currywurst, pretzels, fries with beer cheese and crispy brussels sprout. (Photos by Storey Ahl '25)

No festival would be complete without live music to help energize the crowd. This year, Amber Anchor, a duo based out of Southern Connecticut performed for the entirety of Westoberfest. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

Lux Bond and Green, a jewelry store located in Westport was one of many sponsors of the event. They handed out insulated cup sleeves to attendees, as well as dog treats to furry friends. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

Many residents were seen taking their dogs around the festival; the animals were welcomed by the vendors, some of which offered treats. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

The Artists Collective of Westport hosted a booth that offered craft supplies, such as paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and more to decorate their pumpkins. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

To help balance the pedestrian crowds and regular weekend traffic, the WDA brought in traffic cops to keep the event safe and organized. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

Bridgewater Chocolate hosted a booth where they gave out free samples of their gourmet chocolate treats. No food festival would be complete without some sweets. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

Although Westoberfest is a primarily beer-based event, kids were invited and encouraged to take part in it. Many parents brought their children to the kids section where they could paint a free pumpkin, get their face painted and play traditional carnival games like ring toss. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

One of the many children's activities offered was face painting and colored hair braiding. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

Because the event was located near Bedford Square, people were drawn to the shops and restaurants surrounding the square. (Photo by Demi Sasson '25)

The Riverside Realty Group, located in Westport, gave away free pumpkins and candy to Westoberfest attendees. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

This sign was one of many that directed Westoberfest attendees around the event. (Photo by Storey Ahl '25)

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Photos by Demi Sasson '25 & Storey Ahl '25