Octoberfest returns to Prince of Peace Church with rides and lights galore

After having to cancel last year due to Hurricane Matthew, the 49th annual Octoberfest is back in Ormond Beach.

  • By Paige Wilson
  • | 10:21 p.m. October 12, 2017
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Ron Nowviskie has lived in Ormond Beach since 1970 — just one year after the first Octoberfest at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

"It's an opportunity to work with the parishioners, and everybody looks forward to it," said Nowviskie, co-chairman of the Octoberfest committee.

The 2017 festival kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 12. Rides, food and entertainment will light up the grounds at 600 S. Nova Road through Sunday, Oct. 15.

Last year was the only year Octoberfest has been cancelled since its origin. 

"We got rained out completely last year with [Hurricane] Matthew, so we were hoping to bounce back real good this year," Nowviskie said.

Money from the festival benefits religious, social and educational programs at the church. Nowviskie said the profits average $50,000.

"It's just been going year after year after year," he said. "It's a challenge for a parish of our size, without a school, to be able to do it."

Nowviskie said he is looking forward to some of his family members, including some great-grandchildren, coming to enjoy the festivities.

For more information, visit popoctoberfest.com.

 

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