Octoberfest to celebrate 'good ol' days' at Lincolnville
A full day of activities is planned Oct. 7 for the 20th anniversary celebration of Octoberfest at Lincolnville.
The 11 a.m. parade theme is "Remember When
Cash prizes will be awarded in the following categories: theme, floats, antique cars and trucks, and the children's categories.
Other morning activities include: a fun run at 7:30 a.m. with registration at 7 a.m.; breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the fire station; and a 9:30 a.m. performance by the Alex Stuchlik Polka Band. Lincolnville United Methodist Church will serve a noon meal.
Afternoon entertainment includes performances by McPherson Youth Pipe and Drum Band, Black Kettle Bluegrass Band, Maurice Pritz and Friends, and storyteller Kenneth Nienstedt.
A senior cake walk will take place from 1 to 2 p.m.
Children's entertainment includes a noon to 4 p.m. kiddie carnival and games.
A new event this year is a paintball tournament from noon to 5 p.m. at Lincolnville ball diamond.
Bingo is scheduled at the community center beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Raffle tickets will be sold, and a drawing held at 5 p.m.
Arts and crafts and food stands also will be available.
Evening activities begin with a 5:30 p.m. hog roast at Lincolnville Community Center, sponsored by Bailey's Tavern.
From 8 p.m. to midnight, a dance for youth will take place in the park. An Octoberfest Dance at Bailey's Tavern will feature Cuzster Band.
For more information, contact Sylvia Bailey at 620-924-5742.
