G3’s annual Oktoberfest a success
By Heidi Arrington
GROW GREATER GREENFIELD (G3) proudly announces the 2024 annual Oktoberfest, held Saturday, Oct. 12, was a success and raised $1,000, which will be matched by G3.
These funds will be distributed to Greenfield’s Rescue 101 SAR, Inc., with boots on the ground in the North Caroline hurricane relief efforts. G3 will also donate $500 to the McClain FFA who are actively seeking donations for hurricane relief efforts.
G3’s annual Oktoberfest is typically held the last Saturday of September each year in downtown Greenfield. This year's event was held two weeks later and included: haunted hayrides by Chief Jimmy Oyer; DJ/MC by ETA DJ (Devin Carter & Gabe Arazo); Steph’s Gourmet HotdogHs; Creampuff Eating Contest (cream puffs donated by Cream-n-Sugar Café of Greenfield); a Doxie Derby, and the OSU game on a 22’ big screen.
Community Sponsors Included:
• McClain Cadet Corps (set up);
• Federal Order of Eagles Greenfield Aerie 1325;
• Jett’s Pro Embroidery (trophy donation);
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Greenfield;
• Hardy Memorials;
• Allstate Insurance (Chris Lewis);
• Steven’s Hardware;
• Shane McMahon State Farm;
• Catch 22;
• RoofX; and
• Smitty’s Auto.
Silent auction donations were from: Corner Pharmacy, Binegar’s RV Sales & Services, Sitterle Insurance. Sassy Sister’s Boutique, Posey’s Plaza, Jersey’s on Jeff, Robbin’s Village Florist, Greenfield Chiropractic & Fitness, Save-A-Lot, Karnes Orchard, Joyful Healing Massage, C&C Barbershop, Megan Poore (Mary Kay), Rusty Relics, Small Town Fitness, Not Yo Mama’s Fruits, Polished by Posey and Bucks Tire Services.
Fun, free activities were provided by the following organizations:
• Face Painting – Edgewood Manor;
• Pumpkin Decorating – Greenfield Skilled Nursing;
• Ring Toss – Greenfield Music Festival;
• Educational Activities – Greenfield Library;
• Pumpkin Bowling – Greenfield Mother’s Club; and
• Chicken Toss – Y-Gradale.
Special thanks to these volunteers: Stuart & Kelley McNeil, Phil & Connie Clyburn, April Molly, Jessica Leaverton, Robert Arthurs, Jim Roeder, Jennifer Storer, Ali Vesey, Stephanie Roe, Quincey Gray, Heidi Arrington, and SHELL Gas Station for closing during the event. For photos of the event, visit https://highlandcountypress.com/social/grow-greater-greenfield-hosts-ok…
ABOUT G3 – GROW GREATER GREENFIELD
Grow Greater Greenfield (G3) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to working together to share our history, grow our community and promote our future. G3 meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Small Town Fitness. They host three major fundraisers throughout the year including the annual Soup-er Bowl in February, the Wine Walk in May, and the annual Oktoberfest the last Saturday of September. In addition, they host summer movie nights with free movies once each month during the summer months.