Des Moines' dueling Oktoberfests are about to go back-to-back

Catch up quick: Oktoberfest owner Melinda Toyne announced in July that she is moving her event from its longtime location at Water Works Park to Ankeny.

• A concert scheduled the day after her event created too many challenges to continue hosting at the park, she told Axios.

The other side: Back-to-back events have not been problematic in the past, and there were no scheduling conflicts, Water Works Park Foundation executive director Chris Burch told Axios.

Friction point: DSM Biergarten is starting its own Oktoberfest at Water Works Park and made the announcement just days after Toyne said she's moving hers to Ankeny.

The intrigue: The Ankeny event is being marketed as "Des Moines' original Oktoberfest" even though it's 16 miles away and no longer within the city limits.

Here's what each has to offer:

Oktoberfest at DSM Biergarten (Water Works Park)

• This Friday-Sunday, including the first Golden Keg Bicycle Ride and Mayor Connie Boesen performing a ceremonial keg tap.
• Free entry
• Local bands, German beer and food vendors

Des Moines' Original Oktoberfest (Ankeny)

• Sept. 26 and 27 at The District at Prairie Trail, starting with tapping the golden keg.
• Admission: $30, valid for both days
• Live music, silent disco and an attempt to break a world record for the most people taking a simultaneous shot of Fireball whiskey, known as a shotski.