St. Philip Parish in China Spring will host its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 18 on the parish grounds. A German meal of your choice of pork loin or brisket and sausage with all the trimmings will be served for $12 per plate. Hot dog plates are $5 each. Inside dining and plates-to-go will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a Biergarten, Kid's World, a country store and bake sale during the day. A silent auction begins at 11 a.m., live auction begins at 1 p.m and the day will conclude with a dance from 2 to 6 p.m.