3rd Annual Rotary Oktoberfest Coming Sept. 15

By the Greater Salem Rotary Club

The Greater Salem Rotary Club has announced the date for its 3rd annual Oktoberfest Celebration. This year the one-day event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 from noon to 9 p.m. 

The event will once again be at in Salem, however this year will be indoors in Rockingham's spacious Sports Room. This family-friendly event will again feature authentic German food and beverage throughout the day. 

The highlight of the day will be the return of the world-famous Oberlaender Hofbrau Band, one of New England's most beloved German Oktoberfest bands. In addition, an annual crowd favorite, the Exile Motorsports Car Show will return for another year.   

Rotary Club President Peter Rayno expressed thanks to Rockingham Park for again generously agreeing to serve as a signature sponsor and host of the Oktoberfest Celebration.  

"Ed Callahan and Rockingham Park have been great supporters of the Rotary Club over the years, as they have of dozens of our local non profit agencies," Rayno said. "We are very fortunate for Rockingham's support of our fundraising events and none is more important to raising funds for our charitable works than our Oktoberfest."   

The Sept. 15 date for this year's event is more in keeping with the traditional dates of the original Munich Oktoberfest which begins in mid-September.  Aside from the new date for the event and indoor location other changes visitors will note is a family friendly "Kids Zone" with face painting, balloons, games and prizes for children. 

In addition, attendees will note a more affordable admission price with adult admission now only $5 and children 12 and under admitted free.  Details on advance tickets sales will be announced shortly. 

Sponsors are also welcome as this event is an excellent way to support a community based charitable group while promoting their business before hundreds of attendees. 

For more information on the Greater Salem N.H. Rotary Club's Oktoberfest please contact Peter Rayno at Enterprise Bank in Salem at 894-6386.