WELCOME TO OKTOBERFEST...

Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual OktoberFest.

Join us as we celebrate Lexington's German history. OktoberFest celebrations are held all over the country and emphasize German heritage.The Lexington community has a strong German influence and OktoberFest will be celebrating our history with German food and family fun.

TIMES TO KNOW:

• STREET DANCE - Friday Sept. 17th 5:00pm - 10:30 pm
  5:00pm -10:30pm - Carnival
  7:00pm - 8:30pm Going Commando
  9:00pm - 10:30pm Fantastic Shakers
• GERMAN DAY - Saturday September 18th 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  8:00 - 9:30am 5K OktoberFest Volkswalk - *see below
  9:00am - 6:00 pm - Craft Show
  10:00am - OktoberFest Parade
  10:00 - 2:00 pm Fire Service Youth Day
  10:00 - 5:00 pm Car Show "Poor Boy Cruisers Vintage Cars"
  10:00 - 5:00 pm LICS Food Drive
  10:00am - 10:00pm Carnival
  11:00 - Lexington Storytelling in the Park - Lexington County Museum
  3:00 - 10:00pm OOM-PAH Tent German Food, Beer & Music

*The Volkswalk will leave promtly at 8:00 am from the Veteran's Memorial on the corner of South Lake Drive and Maiden Lane in Lexington. Put on your sneakers and join us for a 3.5 mile walk through histrocial downtown Lexington.

In the weeks prior to OktoberFest many events are planned. - The celebration starts with the crowning of Miss OktoberFest and continues with a 5k Race held by the Lexington Kiwanis Club, a Golf Tournament, presented by The Lexington Rotary Club and a Bass Tournament, coordinated by the Lexington County Law Enforcement Association. To continue with the week long events, be sure to attend the Student Art Show reception, where we will display the area school students art work at the Lexington Town Hall.

GOING COMMANDO Friday, September 17th - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS Friday, September 17th - 9:00 - 1030 pm

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