If you have some German ancestory, you'll want to celebrate "German-American Day" in Utica this Thursday. I'm 1/4 German heritage, as my maternal Grandfather was of German extraction and a proud member of the Utica Maennerchor. Check out some of Thursday's special events.
'Tis the season for Octoberfest celebrations, and if you're of German-American heritage or not, you may want to attend "The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest 2013", presented by The German American Society Of Central New Yorkon October 6th.