Willkommen Zum Oktoberfest in Arlington
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Willkommen Zum Oktoberfest in Arlington

Liab’ und Schneid play Alpine music at the Oktoberfest. He plays the Schwyzerörgeli and she plays the Steirische Harmonika, related to an accordion. Schneid says Liab is “one of about two” who can play his instrument (“and not very well”) he adds.

Liab’ und Schneid play Alpine music at the Oktoberfest. He plays the Schwyzerörgeli and she plays the Steirische Harmonika, related to an accordion. Schneid says Liab is “one of about two” who can play his instrument (“and not very well”) he adds. Photo by Shirley Ruhe.

By Shirley Ruhe

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

One, two, three. One, two, three. A couple twirls to the polka along with the Alpine music of Liab’ Und Schneid at the Marymount Farmer’s Market Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 13. Liab’ translates to sweetness while Schneid is bold and full of spirit, two traits admired in girls and boys in Germany.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

Ben, the barista, holds onto the metal pole at The Abyssinia Market coffee tent at the Farmers Market as a gust of wind threatens to blow the roof away.

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Photo by Shirley Ruhe

The market is full of radishes, peppers, fresh bouquets and tiny pumpkins ready for Halloween.

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