Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest right here on Bainbridge Island with a Friday post-work party at the Bainbridge Island Brewing taproom from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

There will be live music by Rye and Barley and onsite food including brats by The Wurst Place.

The Bainbridge brewmasters will also release their anticipated “SMaSHaSS: Amarillo Fresh Hop Beer” and their Oktoberfest beer, Bainbridge Autumn Ale. The brewery’s classic German-style Kolsch will be flowing as well, as always.