An autumn staple returns this weekend with Oktoberfest on Main and High Streets in Uptown Jackson.

The annual event, organized by the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Festivities include a biergarten, German-style food, local vendors, games and even a Pet Parade. There will also be live music, including what's been billed as authentic Oktoberfest music by the 15-member band Die Fluss Katzen.

It's a two-day celebration of the German heritage many area residents share and a free, fun community event for all.

After a year when so many events, including this one, were canceled, it's nice to have a bit of community fun and culture back on tap. Oktoberfest in Jackson is always a fun event that draws a good crowd.