🍂🍻 Willkommen to fall in Cullman! The August–October Community Matters Oktoberfest Edition is here — packed with German heritage, festival information, hometown stories, local flavors and plenty of ways to explore our community.
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Here’s what’s inside:
🍻 Cullman Oktoberfest 2026 — Get ready for the festival’s newly expanded four-day celebration, Oct. 1-4 at Depot Park, with live entertainment, biergartens, more than 100 vendors, contests, children’s activities and more.
📜 Oktoberfest Through the Years — Explore a timeline tracing Cullman’s German roots and the evolution of one of the community’s most beloved traditions.
🥨 From Cullman’s German Kitchens — Bring Oktoberfest home with recipes for Bavarian-style pretzels, schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst and sauerkraut, spätzle, warm German potato salad, red cabbage, butter cake and sweet mustard.
🌟 Local Heroes — Meet Judy Snead of Snead’s Farmhouse, discover the people and mission behind The Link of Cullman County and learn how the Cullman County Animal Shelter creates a safe place for animals in need.
🎨 Explore Cullman — Take a self-guided tour of downtown murals, discover the story of the Flying Fifty and visit local landmarks that are still ticking in “Clockwork Cullman.”
🌿 Hidden Gems — Step inside Man Cave Market and discover rare plants, locally made goods, home décor and plans for a new gathering space.
🛍️ Shop Local — Visit Urban Pine, The Pink Cactus Western Co., Bent N’ Dent Grocery and Katie B. Kirkwood Architectural and Interior Design.
🍖 Local Eats — Learn how Pop’s Place Bar BQ grew from a concession trailer into a Hanceville favorite known for homemade sides, family recipes and smoked meats.
👵 A Day in the Life — Go behind the scenes with the Cullman County Commission on Aging and the programs helping local seniors remain active, connected and independent.
🌱 Young Voices — Celebrate the bright young writers of Cullman County 4-H and read their reflections on another year of projects, competitions and new experiences.
🤝 Huge thanks to our advertisers — especially our presenting sponsor, the City of Cullman — for making this free community magazine possible!
Thank you to our advertisers:
💡 Alabama Outdoor Lighting
⚖️ Alex Chaney
🏙️ City of Cullman – Presenting Sponsor
📈 Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
🏛️ Cullman County Commission
📊 Cullman County Economic Development
🏭 Cullman County Industrial Development
🏞️ Cullman County Parks & Rec
⚖️ Cullman County Probate Office
🚓 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
📈 Cullman Economic Development Agency
🛋️ Cullman Furniture Market
🔥 Cullman Jefferson Gas
🏟️ Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism
🏥 Cullman Regional Medical Center
🌿 Federer Fertilizer
💼 Liberty Tax Service
🍽️ Lucy’s on 3rd
🛞 McGriff-Best One Tire & Service
🎨 O.F. Richter and Sons
🇺🇸 Sen. Garlan Gudger
🛡️ Virgil B. Fowler Insurance Agency
🌍 Visit Cullman
🧱 Walker Brothers LTD
🎓 Wallace State Community College
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