Oktoberfest

From Oktoberfest Website:

A four-year tradition that began at the Florence Elks Lodge continues this year with the Oktoberfest coming to the Florence Events Center, on Saturday, October 4.

Starting with a pancake breakfast served up by the Florence Kiwanis Club, followed by wiener dog races and wrapping up with an afternoon of authentic German food, bier and music, it is sure to hold something for everyone who attends.

This year, several community non-profit groups will be providing the German-themed food fair, including Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Florence Food Share, Friends of the FEC and more. Authentic German music will be played throughout the entire event performed by a variety of local and regional artists. And of course, theres the German beer!

For extra entertainment puppy-mutual betting is being added to the wiener dog races, as well as other activities to entertain the whole family.

So dig out your lederhosen, grab a mug, meet old friends youve never seen before and join us! Gemutlichkeit! says Chamber of Commerce Director Cal Applebee.