There will be plenty of fun and autumn activities this weekend, at the West Alexandria Celebration Committee’s Oktoberfest, slated for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13. Last year’s festival was dampened by inclement weather, but this year’s looks to have good weather full of family fun.
WEST ALEXANDRIA — There will be plenty of fun and autumn activities this weekend, at the West Alexandria Celebration Committee’s Oktoberfest, slated for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.
Oktoberfest runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will kick off with a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, followed by recognition of the West Alexandria Citizen of the Year during opening ceremonies.
Oktoberfest Queen, first and second runners-up will also be crowned on Saturday, and Alpha Kappa Sorority will host its 8th Annual Oktoberfest Miss and Mr. Pageant in Peace Park.
This family-friendly event features food, music, crafts, games and a beer garden.
Patrick Arnold will perform on stage at noon on Saturday, followed by Ethan Moles at 3 p.m.
On Sunday, musical entertainment will be provided by Grant Deaton at noon, and Preble County Line Band at 3 p.m.
Raffle tickets for a 50/50 drawing will be sold both days, with the winner being pulled at 5:30 p.m.
Reach Eddie Mowen Jr. at 937-683-4061 and follow on X @emowenjr.
