RAISE a glass or two as Oktoberfest, Germany's annual celebration of beer, comes to York.

York Sports Club playing fields are the scene for a weekend of traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drink.

As well as offering a large selection of German beers, the festival will be a showcase for some of the best oompah music from around the world.

The fun starts on Friday, October 26, from 6pm-11pm and continues on Saturday from 12pm-5pm and 6pm-11pm.

For more details and tickets see www.oktoberfestyork.co.uk or go to @oktoberfestyork on Facebook for updates.