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While millions of lederhosen-clad Germans are celebrating Oktoberfest this year, Fremont residents will have the chance to celebrate at a beer festival of their own.

The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its inaugural Fremont Beer Fest on October 4 – where area residents can enjoy a selection of beers, food and the opportunity to learn a little bit more about area businesses.

“We are kind of doing a flip on the old school trade show – so you have your trade show where you set up your booth and people come and get your free pens or whatever you have to offer,” Chamber Executive Director Tara Lea said. “But trade shows have kind of died, so this is our new take on it.”

The Fremont Beer Fest will be held on the upper level of the parking garage at 4th Street and Park Avenue in Downtown Fremont from 5-8 p.m. where local Chamber members will be providing samples of a variety of beers.

“Our Chamber members are the sponsors, so they are the bartenders,” Lea said. “We’re hoping as the public comes in and brings their mug up to sample the beer, which will give each business an opportunity to tell them about services they provide or even job openings — but in a really casual environment.”