Iron your dirndl and brush off your lederhosen for the community’s Oktoberfest Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, in Fountain Park.

If you wear a dirndl or lederhosen, the $5 entrance is waived. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Die Echten Waldbaum, the four-piece band direct from Germany, will set the festive tone by playing at 5 p.m.

The formal opening ceremony at 6 p.m. features Mayor Linda Kavanagh tapping the keg. Once the barrel has been tapped, all guests can quench their thirst. The band returns at 6:15.

For a complete entertainment schedule, view a separate Oktoberfest insert in today’s edition.

Authenticity is important to the Fountain Hills Oktoberfest, right down to Bavarian blue and shite colors decorating the tables.

German food, beer and music are the real thing, identical to what you would find if you traveled to the world’s largest Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

This family-friendly event includes an interactive children’s area with bounce houses and a rock-climbing wall.

Fountain Events, Inc., a volunteer not-for-profit organization, organizes Oktoberfest. Proceeds support veterans, community and high school projects.

In the past eight years, more than $100,000 has been contributed to local charities. MidFirst Bank will accept coins and match donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000, said banking center manager manager Stephany Pueschel.

More than 100 volunteers are involved to make Oktoberfest a success.