Derby-Shelton Rotary Club to host 7th annual Hoptoberfest at Riverwalk

SHELTON -The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is hosting its 7th Annual HOPTOBERFEST from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Shelton Riverwalk at 100 Canal St.
Rotarians estimate 1,500 tickets will be sold for the event.

People are encouraged to purchase tickets at www.derby-sheltonrotary.org. Newly elected President Tom Wilson said, “Derby-Shelton Rotary Club is proud to be hosting the 2019 Hoptoberfest September 7 at the Shelton Riverwalk near the Rotary Pavilion. This is the 7th year of the event which has raised over $100,000.
"This funding is directed right back to Valley charities. I would like to encourage everyone to come down to enjoy a variety of food from area restaurants, live music, and games. Rotarians will be grilling sausages, hot dogs, pretzels, and other treats for all attendees."

Hoptoberfest Chair is 2008 Rotary Past President Linda Holmes Hannon. She, Julie Blakeman and Lauren Kazzi are working hard to bring new excitement with participation games and the music of The Pop Rock 80’s music.

Other committee members are Mary Ellen Samultulski, Tom Wilson, Kate Marks, Pat Tarasovic, Kris Bures, and Shaye Roscoe. Special thanks to Jason Carlucci and staff at The Dew drop Inn in Derby for once again being our Gold Pint Sponsor.
Holmes-Hannon said she plans to make this the best Hoptoberfest ever. “Having games and great food and fantastic vendors and bands playing all afternoon will make this a great success!”

The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, literacy, and violence. 

Rotarians also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
If you are interested in learning more about the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club, contact Tom Wilson, or attend a meeting at Brownson Country Club at 12:10 p.m. Thursdays.

Learn more at www.derbysheltonrotary.org.