Oktoberfest Trussville returns on October 8th, Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Everyone is welcome and there is no admission charge. Enjoy authentic German food, live music and treats such as cakes, cookies and strudels. The famous German sampler has 3 types of grilled sausage along with German potato salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage and roll with butter and hot mustard. Kaiser plates, hot dog plates, pizza, nachos, pretzels and other fun food are also available.

Activities are planned for everyone. There is a pumpkin patch, a Whirlybird Ride, an Obstacle Course, entertainment stage, petting zoo, Paint Ball, pumpkin painting, Rock ‘n Roll ride, pony rides, train rides and children’s games with prizes, balloons, & face-painting.

Win prizes, cakes and cash and enter the raffle to get a chance to win $1500 cash, $750 cash, or a Large Screen TV. Visit over 100 vendors with unique arts and crafts, services and great gifts. Inside the parish hall, Grandma’s back porch  offers homemade jellies & jams, pickled vegetables, handmade candies, cookies and other delicacies. You’ll also find Grandma’s Attic with Gently Used Treasures at great prices.

This event is hosted by volunteers from Holy Infant of Prague. It will benefit various charities such as Trussville Special Olympics, Independence House for young adults with disabilities, St. Vincent de Paul Society which helps families in need, the Trussville Ecumenical Assistance Ministry (TEAM) which helps feed the hungry and the church building fund. Holy Infant of Prague contributes to the community with prison ministry, Al-Anon meetings, mission work, prayer shawls for the sick and other worthy causes.  Get a “Fr. Deasy Dollar” for use on festival beverages for each bag of canned food you donate at the festival to help T.E.A.M. (Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry) stock their pantry for families in need.

All ages, singles, couples and families, are invited to this family-friendly tradition to welcome the fall season at 8090 Gadsden Hwy in Trussville. It is located just 2 miles north of the Deerfoot Parkway Publix. Free shuttles will be running frequently between the Amerex parking lot and the festival. There is also a drive-through on meals for those who just want the food.

More information and fliers can be found on our Facebook page and on www.OktoberfestTrussville.com. We look forward to seeing you there!