This Saturday, October 2nd, the State Pier on the downtown New Bedford waterfront will come alive with the annual Oktoberfest, offering visitors the opportunity to hear some outstanding local music.
The event will kickoff at 3 p.m. and music will run from 3:45 until midnight. It will feature sets from The Felix Brown Band, New Bedford Rude Boys, The Pourmen, Band Inc., Off Kilter, The Double Bar Music Band, and Citrus Biscuit. Performing on a large professional stage, the musical entertainment will be augmented by a top-notch sound system and lighting by New England Showtime.
Produced by the South Coast Business Alliance, this is the 15th year for the event. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will go to benefit local at-risk youth and educational-based charities. The festivities will take placeadjacent to the Black Whale restaurant. Food and drink will be sold, including numerous regional breweries and local vendors and food trucks.
