La Crosse’s Oktoberfest returns this weekend, bringing one of the city’s biggest annual celebrations back to the Southside Festgrounds. Organizers say they’re expecting thousands for the four‑day festival, which features the Maple Leaf Parade, live polka and rock music, family events, and the traditional tapping of the Golden Keg. Outpoing Festmaster Brent Smith talks about the annual Fall event.

La Crosse&rsquo;s Oktoberfest returns this weekend, bringing one of the city&rsquo;s biggest annual celebrations back to the Southside Festgrounds. Organizers say they&rsquo;re expecting thousands for the four‑day festival, which features the Maple Leaf Parade, live polka and rock music, family events, and the traditional tapping of the Golden Keg. Outpoing Festmaster Brent Smith talks about the annual Fall event.

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.