Galion Oktoberfest: Gone for This Year but Coming Back

Yesterday, the Galion Oktoberfest group and Experience Galion notified the public that there would be no Oktoberfest this year, after 40 years of hosting an Oktoberfest, and I was putting together a post about that....

After all, it's a really sad thing when a 40-year standing tradition falls by the wayside.

Original notice of Oktoberfest cancellation 2018

Galion Oktoberfest is Back On (for 2019)!

So today, I was really excited to see an update on Facebook from a stand-up Galion citizen, Jim Hedges, who has volunteered to take on the task of getting it set up for next year - SO - it's not gone forever!

I'll be back with updates when it's closer, but I wanted to let everyone know what's going on for now - to summarize - there's no 2018 Oktoberfest - but there will be a 2019 Oktoberfest thanks to Mr. Hedges.

The History of the Oktoberfest

While Galion's Oktoberfest only goes back 40 years, the history of the Oktoberfest goes back over 200 years, according to The History Channel.

The original Oktoberfest was the wedding celebration when Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen married the Bavarian Crown Prince Louis who later became King Louis I of Bavaria.

Horse races and other festivities marked the day, and today's Oktoberfest in its Bavarian home, now called Wies'n, begins in late September and (talk about knowing how to have a good time) goes on until the last Sunday in October.

(I have to admit, I ALWAYS wondered why on earth an Oktoberfest would be held in September - I mean - shouldn't the name really be Septemberfest if it isn't held in October?)

So, what are your plans for fall activities in Galion?

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Four Desk Accessories for Back to School

I hope some of these back-to-school in Galion posts are proving useful for anyone looking for unique products and good deals.

Today's share is about desk accessories (check out the cute cactus erasers... or would it be cacti erasers, since it's plural?)

Anyway, Galionite is honored to partner with Cost Plus World Market to bring you this post about desk accessories for back-to-school in Galion. If you find anything you want, be sure to grab that coupon code so you get the 10-percent discount they're offering on these.

It’s back to school time in many American households, and Cost Plus World Market has the desk accessories your kids need to start the school year in style. These four decorative touches are so cute, you might want to buy yourself a second set for the home office. Use code SAVEBIG10 to save 10% off your World Market purchase.

Prickly Pals Cactus Erasers

A whimsical addition to your desk, these three colorful cacti remove all your kids’ pencil mistakes. They can even take them apart and put them back together.



Pom Pom Paper Clips

These mini pom-pom paper clips are perfect for the little diva in your life. The set includes six paper clips, each in a different fun color.



Wrist Notes

Keep important reminders close at hand with the to-do list you wear on your wrist. Featuring five colorful designs and space to fill in your tasks, they’re fun to wear and impossible to forget.



Gold Elephant Tape Dispenser

Dress up your desk with this glamourous gold elephant tape dispenser. It's an indispensable accessory for arts and crafts, and just a fun piece to display.

I can't decide which idea is cooler, the wristband to leave yourself notes, the elephant tape dispenser or the cute erasers and pompom paper clips. 

Top Shoe Picks From Under Armour for the Upcoming School Year: Back to School in Galion

School uniforms don't offer a lot of room for style or for kids to express their personality, so it's through accessories like backpacks and school shoes that children can add personal touches to what they wear when it's time to go back to school in Galion.

Galionite is honored to partner with Under Armour to bring you this post about back-to-school shoes that add some panache to uniforms for going back-to-school in Galion. 

Shoes may be the last thing your kids put on before they go out the door, but they are the most important part of their outfit. Adding style, comfort and personality into their back to school gear, here are three of our top shoe picks for the upcoming school year.

Disney X TOMS Pink Sleeping Beauty Youth Luca Slip-ons

You need to check out TOMS new Disney Sleeping Beauty Collection, which feature original character sketches. These Luca slip-ons are perfect for the princess who dreams big.


Grade School UA X Level Prospect

Under Armour’s newest arrival in boy’s running shoes are fun and colorful, but more importantly, they are made with a breathable, lightweight mesh upper and anti-odor technology to keep active feet fresh. They also feature an adjustable hook and loop strap closure for easy on and off.



Boden Fun Low Tops

Bring a sprinkle of magic to the schoolyard. With glitter, leather and velvet options, these shoes mean little feet will be a sparkly blur in the playground. Boden’s comfortable pin spot canvas lining and easy touch-and-close fastening make speedy getaways even easier.

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