Hancock County holds the history of another well known Oktoberfest. The Jenera Oktoberfest began in 1973 and and for over twenty years, the weekend-long festival was celebrated in August. The community lead effort created a very successful festival, drawing locals and out-of-staters alike to enjoy this German Heritage celebration. There was a full German food menu, chicken barbecue and pounds of homemade noodles. Circus-sized tents covered a large dance floor where hundreds kept step with the traditional beer music played by well known polka bands.