Reservations are now being taken for the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Manning’s Hausbarn Heritage Park. This year’s event, on Saturday, Oct. 2, features local entertainment at 5 p.m., prior to the official keg tapping at 5:30 p.m. and an authentic German meal served from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is followed by Polka music and dancing until 10 p.m. Attendees can make a reservation for music, dinner and dancing for a cost of $25 per person or for music and dancing only at $15 per person. Contact organizers for more information or to make a reservation by calling 712-655-3131 or emailing info@germanhausbarn.com.