Octoberfest and Christmas Scrip Kickoff 2019

Let the holiday fun commence.

The turning of the leaves to fall colors — and the occasional snow flurry — means the holiday season is upon us and the Malta Merchants will get the ball rolling next Thursday, October 24, with the Octoberfest Celebration and Christmas Scrip Kick-Off.

Last year it was decided that the Parade of Lights would be moved into November and in its place, the family-fun Octoberfest and Christmas Scrip Kickoff, featuring a soup cookoff, scarecrow decorating contest, and business storefront decorating contest, would be held.

The Soup Cook-Off will get underway on Thursday,...