At 4:30, we’ll take a walk over to Big Ole Park for a ceremonial photo with Alexandria’s favorite Viking, Big Ole! Beginning at 4:00, you can “pre-order” a pint of Oletoberfest (for $1 off!) at the bar and receive a drink ticket. We’ll take a walk from Big Ole back through the taproom (where you can pick up your beer with your ticket) and out to the festival area, where we’ll do a ceremonial speech and event kickoff before Greg Lehrke begins concertina music on the patio at 5 p.m.!