Name: Oktoberfest featuring The Swedish Meatballs
Start: 2026-10-25T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Grab your friends and get ready to polka! Enjoy a festive German feast, live music from The Swedish Meatballs, dancing, games, and family-friendly fun! A fundraiser for Old St. Andrew's Church and our feeding ministry for those experiencing homelessness. For more information and to purchase a ticket see: <a href="https://oldstandrewschurch.org/oktoberfest-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oldstandrewschurch.org/oktoberfest-2026/</a>

Local Event: Oktoberfest featuring The Swedish Meatballs

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Simsbury

Connecticut

Oktoberfest featuring The Swedish Meatballs

Grab your friends and get ready to polka! Enjoy a festive German feast, live music from The Swedish Meatballs, dancing, games,...

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Local Event: Morning Knitting Group

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