Entertainment
29 October, 2026
Many beers and sore heads
FROM competitive keg rolling and nail-hammering to a few expected sore heads the next morning, Kurrimine Beach showed the rest of the Cassowary Coast exactly how to throw an authentic Bavarian-style knees-up last weekend.
The return of the Kurrimine Beach Oktoberfest brought the seaside township alive with laughter, live music and traditional German dancing.
Local fairgoers embraced the spirit, dusting off their dirndls and lederhosen to test their skills in classic festival games.
The Kurrumine Beach Progress Association said it was “a fantastic day filled with laughter, fun, and new friendships.
“From keg rolling to Hammerschlagen, there was plenty of competition, cheering, hilarious attempts and lots of laughs,” the Facebook post said.
“Some people clearly had hidden talents … others should probably stick to drinking beer.”
Beyond the steins, bratwurst-munching and dancing, organisers shone a spotlight on the true stars of the day: the local volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
“Volunteers don’t just give their time – they give something back to their community,” the association shared.
“They bring people together, create memories and help keep the spirit of our little town alive.”
The festival made a triumphant comeback after a brief hiatus, with community enthusiasm driving a strong turnout.
Association president and key event organiser Michael Acheson said the event was a resounding success across the board.
“We had a lot of people come, a lot of people enjoyed, a lot of people participated,” Mr Acheson told The Observer.
“All the way round, very, very good. Good events, well received, no complaints at all – everyone had a great time.”
Mr Acheson noted that the pause between events hadn’t dampened local appetite in the slightest, with plenty of familiar faces making their return.
“Believe it or not, I saw quite a few people in the crowd that had our 2021 Oktoberfest T-shirt on that we sold back then, so you know it was people returning,” he said.
“I don’t think the break really hurt us in any way, shape, or form. People were excited to be there and were excited that it was on.”
As for whether the party will return next year, Mr Acheson remains optimistic. “It’s more than likely that we will do it again next year and try and just keep the roll on. We had really good community help and volunteers.”
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