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WHAT'S ON 11 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, October 6, 2016 OktoberFair combines Oktoberfest with Ballantrae Fall Fair Ali Raza aliraza@yrmg.com Get your beer steins ready, Stouffville. The town is celebrating the season by combining two fall events into one mega event, OktoberFair. The Ballantrae Fall Fair and Oktoberfest combine to bring residents a mix of celebrations that features an expanded fall fair and a German-themed but Stouffville-style Oktoberfest. Set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the event features games, a marketplace, food, breweries, a baking contest, a live band, a pie-eating contest, dance performances, audience participation challenges and more. "The Ballantrae Fall Fair was growing so we wanted to bring it down to Memorial Park," said town events coordinator Julia Jackson. "Moving it to the park, we can have bigger things like a Ferris wheel, midway games, a band and sound system, etc. It was about trying to expand the event." The expanded event will feature a dance performance by the Stouffville Academy of Music and Dance for the opening ceremony scheduled for noon. In tradition with Oktoberfest, Falcon Brewing Company, Brickworks Ciderhouse and Mill Street Brewery will serve specialty beers celebrating the season. Other Oktoberfest events include the Stein race, a partner-carrying contest, a Stein-holding contest and a bratwurst eating contest. Toronto-based band the Happy Wanderers will perform throughout the day after the opening ceremony. It's not just bratwurst on the menu; food vendors from Stouffville and beyond will serve their own offerings in addition to German-style offerings, such as schnitzel on a bun and various pork dishes. Local vendors include Earl of Whitchurch, Annina's Bakeshop and more. Since it's the first time OktoberFair has been held as a joint event, the town expects "a couple thousand" residents to attend, Jackson says. "It's really a family event," she said. "There's lots to do for the whole family and there's a lot of competitions people can get involved in." Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival held in Munich, Germany. Held annually since 1810, the festival has expanded into events across North America and Europe. Courtesy/Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville OktoberFair combines the Ballantrae Fall Fair with Oktoberfest celebrations. The event is set for Oct. 15. Stou ville Churches Welcome You Anglican Church of Canada 254 Sunset Blvd., 905-640-1461 www.stouffvilleanglican.ca Christ Church TO ST. JAMES Stouffville PRESBYTERIAN 6432 Main St., Stouffville 905-640-3151 Rev. Joan Masterton, Minister Sunday, October 9 Service of Thanksgiving 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 16 Guest minister ­ Enloe Wilson Habitat for Humanity 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18 Dedication Ceremony Habitat for Humanity home Main & Stouffer Sts., Stouffville. 11:00 a.m. WELCOME CHURCH STOUFFVILLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE @ 10:00AM * EVERYONE WELCOME * Lead Pastor : Jeff Laird Children's Pastor : Lori Attack Youth Pastor : Steffan Watson STUDENT PROGRAMS: Kids/Jr High: Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm Youth: Fridays @ 7:30 pm Stou ville Christian Fellowship A Church in a Beautiful Countryside Pastor Walter Robbins Sunday Service Lunch to follow STOUFFVILLE York Durham Line 30 Sideline 28 Sunday, October 9th 8:00 am & 10:00 am Eucharist Nursery & Church School at 10:00 am Thursday, October 13th Morning Prayer at 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am Friday, October 14th Morning Prayer at 9:15 am All Welcome COME & SEE 345 Glad Park Ave. Stouffville 905-640-6954 10:30am CLAREMONT Bridge Out Major Mackenzie MARKHAM Brock Rd. 8th Conc. 7th Conc. Hwy. 7 Hwy. 407 BROUGHAM PICKERING "A friendly family church" WWW.SPCFAMILY.CA 6853 Main St. Stouffville 905-640-5696 860 Conc. 8, Claremont 905-649-2812 Rev. Elizabeth Rev. Elizabeth Cunningham Cunningham Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 11:00 am www.stmarkstouffville.ca BLOOMINGTON GOSPEL CHURCH 13660 Ninth Line N. (905) 642-4414 Rev. Peter Pallant 34 Church St. N. · 905-640-1163 o ce@stou villeuc.ca Thanksgiving Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service Sermon Title: Grow Where You're Planted Co ee time with the Reverend Fridays at 9:30 am Tim Horton's on Hoover Park Happy Thanksgiving to all Sunday, October 9 Sunday, October 9, 2016 9:30 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 6:30 pm - Evening Service Everyone Welcome! Everyone Welcome! www.stouffvilleuc.ca To Advertise Please call 905-640-2612 xt 449