The Village of Minster is gearing up for a weekend full of fun and celebration! Earlier on Friday, village residents were getting ready for the 50th Annual Minster Oktoberfest. The Minster Oktoberfest kicked off Friday evening and will continue through Sunday bringing plenty of beer, German food, and fun activities. It is estimated more than 80,000 people will flock into the southwestern Auglaize County village. In between setting up booths, we talked with the president of the Minster Oktoberfest to learn a little bit more about how the beloved festival began.

The event is put on by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and is always the 3rd Saturday in September.  

The St. Gerard Festival has been a tradition in Lima since 1979, and this weekend it will enter its 44th year. The Catholic community has prided itself on bringing together Lima for the annual festival, which includes live entertainment, rides and games, raffles, and what many regard as 'the best chicken in Lima'. The festival has had record years in fundraisers and attendance the last two years, but those numbers don't happen without the hard work and dedication of those who make the festival happen. Vendors, musicians, ride workers, and helpful volunteers are just some of the people who help operate the festival.