Oktoberfest pre-party 'Das Fest' kicks off in Glendale's Old Heidelberg Park

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If you're looking for more than just State Fair fun this weekend, the ultimate Oktoberfest pre-party is back.

Das Fest is happening at Old Heidelberg Park in Glendale through Sunday, Aug. 4.

It includes four stages with more than a dozen bands, playing polka and other classic German music. 

There's food, including a pig roast, schnitzel, German sausages, giant pretzels and other classic German dishes. 

And of course there is plenty of German beer on hand.