Oktoberfest on the River - 12th Annual
Join as we celebrate Burlington's German heritage. Enjoy a fun fall evening as the last days of summer slide down the river. The smell of bratwurst and the tang of sauerkraut waft through the fall air with the laughter of the Midwest's finest Bavarian musicians.
New this year: Children's activities from 3-5 PM. Kids of all ages can learn to polka, along with various other activities. Horse-drawn wagon rides, too!
This is our signature event and is a fantastic way for our community to support our club projects as we support our community! What could be better than food, fun, families, polkas and an ice-cold beer alongside the Mississippi river?
Proceeds are used for sight, hearing, scholarships and other projects of our club.
Date: October 1st, 2011 (the first Saturday of October, annually)
Time: 3 PM - 10:30 PM
Place: Port of Burlington, Front Street, Burlington, Iowa
Cover charge: $7 in advance; $10 at the door
Food and drink are available for purchase at the event.
BURLINGTON AREA LEO CLUB HELPS WITH OKTOBERFEST
Shown in the photo are members of the Burlington Area LEO club along with Lion Bob Maschmann, helping set up Oktoberfest
BURLINGTON OKTOBERFEST COSTUMES
These two young ladies were dressed as dancers at Burlington Host (Noon) Lions Club Oktoberfest.
BURLINGTON LIONS ROAR AT OKTOBERFEST
Just a part of the crowd enjoying food and festivities at Oktoberfest sponsored by the Burlington Noon Lions Club.
BURLINGTON NOON LIONS CLUB REPORT
Burlington Lions Roar at Oktoberfest
The 10th Annual Oktoberfest on the River was hosted by the Burlington Noon Lions Club. We are grateful and proud of our many sponsors, contributors and friends who helped make this another huge success.
What a pleasure it was to watch tiny dancers do the ‘Chicken Dance’ and folk of every generation dance and enjoy the playing of Herbie’s Little German Band, and the Lyle Beaver Trio. As always, the German style food and beverages were greatly enjoyed.
Our net income is all applied to our “We Serve” projects for children, youth and adults in Burlington and beyond. Where need is found, Lions are there to serve. Our special areas of service – Prevention, Care and Cure for problems with Sight, Hearing and Diabetes.
Our Oktoberfest profits would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and supporters. Listed here are the Title Sponsors only: KKMI Radio - 93.5 FM, Two Rivers Bank & Trust, F & M Bank & Trust, MidwestOne Bank, Fleck Sales Co. and The Hawkeye.
Other Club News:
Kids Vision Screening (Iowa KidSight) continues under the capable leadership of chairman Don Myatt. A number of screenings have been done in September and October. More are planned for November.
Burlington Leo Club – The membership of the Burlington Area Leo Club is now 26 youth. The club is involved in service projects including: Visiting residents of a care center, Volunteering at the Des Moines County Animal Shelter and participating in the Kids Against Hunger by raising $500 and packaging the food items for distribution. What great kids!
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