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"It's Like Christmas in October": The Haile Village Oktoberfest

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors BK3216615

"It's Like Christmas in October": The Haile Village Oktoberfest

 

The Haile Village Oktoberfest is the biggest private party held in the area each year (not counting Gator tail-Gators, of course).  Drawing approximately 4,000 visitors a year, The Haile Village Oktoberfest lights up the night of this neighborhood square, featuring live bands, lots of food, lots of drink, and lots of fun for the kids.  Area businesses turn on the lights and open their doors late for this community event.  This year's Oktoberfest featured The Danscompany of Gainesville's staging of a show-stopping performance of "Thriller" to a jam-packed crowd lining both sides of the street.

 

 

 

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Coleen DeGroff, MBA - REALTOR

eXp Realty


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Comments(8)

Marcia Hawken
WILLIAM RAVEIS - Naples, FL
Naples Luxury Specialist

Coleen, That is a great video?  What did you use to create it?  Fantastic. 

Oct 25, 2009 09:09 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Collen, I just love things like this, great slide show you did. Seeing people coming together and having a good time, getting out of their homes, it always inspires me. :D

Oct 25, 2009 11:51 PM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Hi Marcia - Thanks! I'm pretty excited w/how it came out as well.  I put it together in iMovie, using iPhoto to edit my pics first. Music is from ccmixter.org

You made my whole day....thanks for the compliment! :)

Oct 25, 2009 11:57 PM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Hi Andrea - It was pretty cool. I couldn't believe how many people were there!  Makes me wonder why they don't do it more often.  Glad you liked the slideshow....I had a blast making it, especially hunting for the right music to tie it all together. Thanks for stopping by....Have a great day! :)

Oct 25, 2009 11:59 PM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

This looks like a good time was had by all.  Thanks for sharing and enjoy the season.

shelton

Oct 26, 2009 12:50 AM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Thanks, Allan! Have a great day!

Oct 26, 2009 01:26 AM
Tom Boos
Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

I love a good Octoberfest!  You can usually find me enjoying myself in the Beer Tent!

Oct 26, 2009 05:12 AM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Hi Tom,

But do you wear lederhosen? Inquiring minds want to know!  :)

Oct 26, 2009 07:36 AM