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Oktoberfest Goes Ticketed After Downtown Days Chaos | Kansas City News
Oktoberfest is back—but with a major twist: it’s now a ticketed event after chaos at last year’s Downtown Days. For the 37th year, this German fest moves to the Green Street market, costs $10 (kids under 10 free, but with a chaperone rule), and kicks off Sept 25-27—with Friday night strictly 21+. The changes come after June’s Downtown Days descended into fights, property damage, and even bear spray and a firearm being found—prompting police to file juvenile cases and organizers to scrap that event. Expect all the classic Oktoberfest vibes—music, food, beer—but with tighter controls to keep…
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