Above: Rotary was excited to announce the rescheduled event bringing “German-inspired cheer, delicious eats, live music, and community spirit” for the second straight year. (contributed images)
Reminder — The Rotary Club of Southborough is putting on its 2nd annual Oktoberfest with autumn themed drinks, food, and entertainment this Sunday, October 18th.
The event will feature fall beers, German-inspired fare, music, and watching football.
Unlike most Oktoberfests, there’s no cover charge to attend Rotary’s event. But, for those who can afford to make a donation, Rotary is encouraging bringing non-perishable donations to the Southborough Food Pantry. (You can find their latest needs list here.)
As Rotary promoted last year:
Don’t miss this wonderful afternoon of fellowship, food, and fun for a fantastic cause! We can’t wait to see you there!
The festivities are scheduled for 1:00 – 5:00 pm. No pre-registration is required. Just drop in that afternoon.
The celebration will again take place by the gazebo at take place at the gazebo in front of where the old Fire Station used to be, at 19 Main Street. (Scroll down for parking info.)
The event will feature live music and the New England Patriots playing on a big screen for fans that don’t want to miss the game.
For their members, the main purpose is contributing to a fun sense of community in town. But the main draw will obviously be the Bavarian food and seasonal beers for sale. (Scroll down for those details.)
Rotary recently posted a video of highlights from last year’s festivities. I can’t post the reel due to music copyright issues, but you can view that on Facebook here.
Entertainment
Football: Cheer on the Pats with friends and neighbors when they take on the New York Jets at 1:00 pm.
Live Music: Enjoy “hits spanning from classic rock and roll, to 90s rock, to today’s radio hits!” played by the returning band Simmer Down.
Food & Drinks for Sale
Rotary originally shared the following lineup for the Oktoberfest themed fare that will be selling that afternoon:
- Grill Daddy: Bratwurst & Pretzels
- The DogFather: Hot Dogs, German Potato Salad, & Soft Drinks
- The Donut Stand: Apple Cider Donuts & more
- Owen O’Leary: Oktoberfest & Pumpkin Beer
The Good Cause
Last year, Rotary’s announcement explained why they selected the Southborough Food Pantry as the cause they wanted to support:
Serving the Community: Fighting Food Insecurity
The heart of this event is giving back. All proceeds from the Rotary Club’s fundraising will directly support the Southborough Food Pantry, helping local families fight food insecurity. By purchasing from the vendors, you are helping fund the Rotary’s mission of service!
Event Parking
Please note that there is no parking on Main Street. Legal parking options in the area include:
- Southborough Library parking lot
- Woodward School parking lot
- 11 Main Street parking lot
- Route 85 (near St Mark’s field)
