Oktoberfest

Letterkenny Army Depot is hosting the first Oktoberfest event at the historic James Finley House on September 28, for all members of the workforce, their families and the public. The event is free to all. LEAD’s Oktoberfest will commence with a noncompetitive 5K or 10K volksmarch at 11 a.m., followed by the official opening ceremony at 2 p.m. The event and its activities will conclude at 8 p.m. Participants will be able to engage with several community partners while enjoying various foods and beverages offered by local vendors. Activities will also include self-guided tours of the former commander’s quarters and differing forms of entertainment, including live Oktoberfest music by the Blaskapelle Shippensburg German Band and traditional dancing by the Alpenrose Schuhplatter Verein from Lancaster.