Sun., Sept. 29 Date For 37th Annual Rotary Oktoberfest
Boardman park
September 19, 2013 Edition
The 37th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfestival will be held Sun., Sept. 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Boardman Park. The event started in 1976 following Boardman Township’s bicentennial celebration, as a community day to bring the residents of Boardman Township together. A feature of those early Oktoberfest were two and five mile runs and a 10:00 a.m. community worship services at historic Old St. James Church in the park. Also on hand was WKBN’s Rollin’ Radio.
The ‘fest has abandoned those roots and grown into the one of the Mahoning Valley’s largest one day arts and crafts events, drawing vendors from five states. Visitors to this annual fall celebration also come from neighboring states and often arrive by the bus load.
Chairman of this year’s event is Sarah Marino.
The Oktoberfestival is the largest single fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Boardman which uses the proceeds to support programs and causes throughout the local area. Other club programs and projects take on an international connection when the Rotary partners with other groups around the globe.
Admission is $3/person.
This year’s fest is expected to feature upwards of 200-plus arts and crafts vendors, a variety of fair food and children’s activities.