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Oktoberfest and 5K Run/Walk
September 8, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$20 – $35
The Brothers of Mercy presents its annual Oktoberfest at the Wellness Campus at 4520 Ransom Rd. in Clarence on Friday, Sept, 8 at 5:30 p.m.
This special community event begins a year-long commemoration of the centennial of The Brothers of Mercy’s founding in 1924, when six brothers arrived in Buffalo from Montabaur, Germany to provide care for sick and elderly residents.
Tickets for the party are $20 each and include food, one beverage and music. They can be purchased at BrothersofMercy.org. The Frankfurters band will play music under the tent as eventgoers enjoy the seasonal spread of bratwurst, knockwurst, hot dogs, German potato salad, sauerkraut, a special dessert and drinks. Hofbrauhaus premium ale and Dunkel dark lager will be served in the beer tent. There will be a basket raffle and all event proceeds will go towards supporting compassionate care for patients and residents on the Wellness Campus.
Oktoberfest also includes a 5K race and walk at 6:30 p.m. Runners, walkers and event attendees can register at BrothersofMercy.org. The running and walking fee is $35 and includes food, drink and a long-sleeve T-shirt for the first 300 people who sign up.
Packet pick-up for pre-registered runners and walkers will take place on Wednesday, Sept 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brothers of Mercy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at 10570 Bergtold Road in Clarence as well as race day from 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. For more information, call 716-759-7622