Autumn air is blowing into Kosciusko bringing with it the change in leaves, the emergence of the fabled “pumpkin spice latte,” fall fare and most exciting of all, fall festivals. On Oct. 3, Winona Lake will welcome guests of all ages for an Oktoberfest celebration.

The event, which honors Germany’s longest running celebration, will kick off in the Village at Winona at 10 a.m. with a cruise-in along the canal featuring vehicles from the Northern Indiana Lakes British Motor Club. The British collector cars will be on display as fall-festival type activities follow throughout the afternoon.

With a nod to the origin of Oktoberfest, a beer tasting will begin at 12 p.m. with a sampling of German-style brews as well as live music and food vendors offering various German-style grub. Though the Village’s celebration ends at 4 p.m., the events do not stop there.

Cerulean will open its garden for a night of bikes, brews and live music starting at 4:30 p.m. The annual 10k Hash Fat + Flat will begin registration at 4:30 p.m. The event consists of participants running, walking or riding a 5k loop, passing through The Garden each loop for a free beer. Participants can complete as many loops as they would like.

The evening will commence with a finish line party at 6 p.m. and live music at 6:30 p.m. Cost to participate in the Hash Fat + Flat will be $20, which includes one food ticket and one drink ticket. A $5 cover charge will be in place at The Garden.