PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - The 49th annual Deutschen Fest kicked off in Pflugerville.

What they're saying:

The festival promises traditional German food and drinks, as well as competitions, rides and shopping.

"It's a really great event," said Jonathan Hansan, with the Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department. "The tagline is Guten Tag, y'all."

Hansan said that event turnout has steadily increased over the years.

This time around, organizers are expecting to see upwards of 7,000 guests come out for traditional German food and drinks, competitions, rides and shopping.

Hansan said what sets this event apart from other Oktoberfest celebrations is its unique mix of both German and Texas culture, something that perfectly personifies Pflugerville.

"We're not just German, we're also Texan

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