’Twas the night before Oktoberfest, and all through downtown, the brick streets lay quiet, as the sun settled down. The banners were strung on the main stage with care, in anticipation of the festival-goers who soon would be there. The bratwursts were all nestled awaiting their grill, while the Cake Walk stood watch with its fast shiny wheel. Vendors were setting their booths side by side, preparing for merriment, joy, and hometown pride. When then out along Main Street there arose such a cheer,