German beers will be flowing and bratwurst sausages will be sizzling as Oktoberfest returns to Suffolk this year.
Here are five different events where you can get into the festivities in Suffolk.
Oktoberfest Ipswich
Oktoberfest Ipswich is set to return to Christchurch Park from Friday, October 11 to Saturday, October 12.
Promising to be even bigger and better than last year, the event is set to host more than 6,000 people in three sessions over two days.
Last year, a vast marquee was pitched up for the event and thousands of people attended the event - with many dressing up in traditional lederhosen.
Three Wise Monkeys, Ipswich
The Three Wise Monkeys bar in Ipswich will also be embracing the spirit of Bavaria, serving up authentic German beer, iconic steins, bratwurst, pretzels and other German snacks.
The four-day event will take place from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, September 29.
The venue says a £5 refundable deposit is required to gain a spot and bookings can be made online.
King George's Playing Field, near Hadleigh
Organisers at King George's Playing Field in Raydon, near Hadleigh, will also be celebrating the festival in an event on Saturday, September 21.
They said the event will include: "A live performance from the Oompah band, German & English sausages, pretzels and lots of beer."
There will be 0% beers so that anyone driving or not drinking can enjoy their time at the festival too.
Ipswich Rugby Club
You can also immerse yourself in a world of Bavarian culture as Ipswich Rugby Club, put on a show of live Bavarian music, traditional German food alongside their home brew competition on Saturday, October 12.
The rugby club say they are encouraging everyone to come along in traditional lederhosen.
Organisers added that the event has a £10 entry fee but the cost of food is included in that price.
Beach Street, Felixstowe
On Saturday, September 28, Beach Street in Felixstowe will also be hosting an Oktoberfest event.
The event opens at 6pm and offers specially brewed German beers, including an exclusive 'Fest Bier' that visitors "will love", organisers said.
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