German sights, sounds, aromas pervade Kravitz's at this weekend's Oktoberfest

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Beer, food and music are the right ingredients for the second annual Oktoberfest Youngstown this weekend.

Scores of people came out to the kickoff Friday night at Kravitz Deli, 3135 Belmont Ave., in Colonial Plaza, to try several German and European delicacies, including stuffed cabbage, grilled bratwurst with kraut and Bavarian Maxwell - potato pancakes stuffed with corned beef.

The deli also premiered its latest invention, the pretzel bagel, mixing German and Jewish cultures.

Pete Karsti and Eintracht, an authentic German Dance Band, performed Friday night, wearing lederhosen, or breeches. Staff and others also wore traditional German attire.

The event was also an opportunity to raise money for another special group.

Read more about the event in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.