Ruttger's Oktoberfest

Kelly Humphrey Katrina Villella (left) gives hugs to the Narren of New Ulm during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The Narren are characters following a German tradition that wear wooden masks and costumes. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey Carson Weinzetl (front) attempts to drive a nail into a log during a round of Hammerschlagen Saturday during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey Jim Kusler (left) watches Bode Weinzetl attempt to drive a nail into a log during a round of Hammerschlagen Saturday during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey Katrina Villella (second from left) dances through the crowd to polka music with the Narren of New Ulm during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The Narren are characters following a German tradition that wear wooden masks and costumes. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey Katrina Villella (second from left) dances through the crowd to polka music with the Narren of New Ulm during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The Narren are characters following a German tradition that wear wooden masks and costumes. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey Katrina Villella (center) dances through the crowd to polka music with the Narren of New Ulm during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The Narren are characters following a German tradition that wear wooden masks and costumes. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.

Kelly Humphrey The Narren of New Ulm lead a snake dance through the crowd to polka music during Oktoberfest at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The Narren are characters following a German tradition that wear wooden masks and costumes. For more photos go to spotted.brainerddispatch.com.