The nearly ideal weather of Sunday, Oct. 10 gave a big boost to the annual Oktoberfest hosted by Elder Care Services of the Big Bend. A happy festival-goers was gathered all afternoon on the big outdoor patio of the A-C Marriott Hotel at Cascades Park.
Mild temperatures, sunshine and a refreshing breeze persuaded Oktoberfest organizers to move the event outdoors. Around a dozen brewers kept the refreshment coming and more than a few attendees were appropriately attired in lederhosen and dirndl. Elder Care Services Executive Director Josie Fliger was pleased with the turnout.
"We're hoping to clear over $60,000 this year and again this will help us make sure that even more seniors are taken care of in this area."
That service area grew to a total of six North Florida counties earlier this year. Helping the organization near that goal were attendees like Steve Birtman. He happens to be the president of the Capital Tiger Bay Club.
"It's Oktoberfest! It's a little day-drinking on a Sunday. It's a good day!!!"
