October is a great time of year to celebrate Te Puke Baptist Church's seventh annual Ocktoberfest Gala and Fun Run, says Event Organiser Ann Dowman.

A fun run will kick off the event at 9am followed by an array of activities for all ages including gumboot throwing, sawdust digging and a monster slide.

Children can pet the animals in the Old MacDonald Farm area.

'We will just have a great day of fun and food and lots of activities for everyone.”

'(It is) lots of fun, fun activities great food and just a good time for all old and young, there is something for everyone really.”

A stage set up in the garden area outside the church will host the entertainment with performances by Te Puke Pipe Band, Indian dancers from Fairhaven School and a local dance group – Soul Purpose.

An Old MacDonald Farm and petting zoo will be outside for people to pet the animals.

Inside the church, books, plants and pre-loved clothes will be for sale and children can be entertained by a puppet show and cookie decorating.

A table of baked goods jams and jellies will be available and the taste of international foods of Chinese and Indian to feed a hungry appetite.

A sausage sizzle, popcorn and drinks are also available.

All funds will go towards children and youth programmes proudly supported by Te Puke Baptist Church.

'It's turned out to be great thing for the community and it's a great way to raise money for kids and children's programmes,” says Ann.

'It's a great time of year to celebrate. It's all about children and youth is why we do it.”