It's all systems go for the 'biggest party in Shropshire' as the organisers gear up for thousands of people to clink their steins and show off their poshest lederhosen at this year's Oktoberfest.
It's all systems go for the "biggest party in Shropshire" as the organisers gear up for thousands of people to clink their steins and show off their poshest lederhosen at this year's Oktoberfest.Toby Jones and Nicola Davies get set for Shrewsbury's Oktoberfest
Beth Heath, of organisers Shropshire Festivals, said:"We even get marriage proposals - last year we organised a surprise, sometimes they tell us afterwards.She added:"On Saturday we usually have people who arrive for 11am and perhaps go off for something to eat in the town centre. There is plenty to do with the bands."
Shropshire Festivals is also the the organiser of the Shrewsbury Food Festival, and Beth praised the 50 volunteers without whom it would be difficult to stage such a big event. They are also supported this year by sponsor broadband network builder Fibre Heroes. Among the bands offering music this year are Shrewsbury based Vorsprung Durch Oompah, a 17-piece shanty music power show Old Time Sailors and a local band called Longden Calling.
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