This year’s Seymour Oktoberfest is about to get underway. Zach Clark is vice-president of the organization that is putting the event together. He says that while the event opens to the public on Thursday, not-for-profit groups get an entire day to themselves…

Clark says that the carnival rides are always popular. He adds that you have a little time left to get your pre-sale bracelets for the those rides…

Along with the carnival rides, food and beer, Clark says that there is a special focus on activities for the kids…

Among the events scheduled are a baloon glow, baloon race and the annual parade on Saturday…

For more on Oktoberfest, visit www.seymouroktoberfest.com.