Thousands of Northern Virginians celebrated Oktoberfest in Vienna today, continuing the annual festival that began five years ago. 

Businesses, politicians, food vendors and entertainers set up shop in the Historic Church Street area, and participants walked the corridor to find the activity that interested them. 

Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, formerly known as the Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Govan Builders, the festival's signature sponsor, along with other area businesses.

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