RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A beloved fall favorite festival is returning to the River City.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest will kick off in the Museum District to celebrate the roots and richness of German culture.

The event’s history dates back to when St. Benedict was established by the Benedictine monks who staffed St. Mary’s German Catholic Church in downtown Richmond.

In the early 20th century, the Benedictines established a new parish and Catholic Military Boys’ School in a suburb. Many of the charter members of the new St. Benedict parish were German, and a number were actually brewers.

Establishing an Oktoberfest seemed perfect when looking for an event to raise funds for scholarships.

Since then, the festival has been a huge success, with proceeds supporting Catholic education.

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