Oktoberfest Celebration dates at Eisenhower Park announced
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Anabelle Jon, 8, of Hicksville, lifts a heavy pumpkin, in the Pumpkin Maze at the Nassau County Oktoberfest Celebration in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. (Oct. 6, 2013) Photo by Anthony Lanzilote Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has announced that the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration will take place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 8, 9 and 10 at Eisenhower Park.
The celebration, from noon to 5 p.m. each day, will be at Parking Field 6, and admission is free.
There will be a pumpkin maze, tractor rides, children’s activities including bounce houses, and vendors offering German merchandise and much more, including live music performances each day, according to a press release.
For further information, please contact the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums at (516) 572-0200 or visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
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