LAKEPORT — The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will present the fourth annual Oktoberfest on Main Street in downtown Lakeport on Oct. 5. The event takes place between First and Fourth streets from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Oktoberfest features activities such as a doggy costume contest, open to all breeds and a Dachshund Derby Race, open only to Dachshunds. There will be a costume contest for people with categories including youth, male and female. Entry forms will be available at the chamber”s information booth. Prizes will be awarded for all costume contests. There will be bounce houses for the young, and a face painter.
Beer Pong and a contest called Corn Hole will take place in Museum Park A variety of microbrews will be offered for tastings from noon to 5 p.m. on Third Street. An opportunity drawing for three prizes: $250, $250 and $500 will be held at 9 p.m. ? need not be present to win. The contest is sponsored by the Jimi Z Band and the ticket printing sponsored by Bellisimo! Wine Country Catering.
A beer stein competition is featured at Game Shop at the corner of Third and Main streets in downtown Lakeport. Numbers will be assigned to each stein and they will be placed in the front windows for public viewing. The public is encouraged to place votes at the Game Shop. The winners will be announced from the stage in the afternoon.
Oktoberfest”s “Showcase the Band” features a variety of German music standards and engages the crowd with games and songs.
The street dance begins at 6 p.m. featuring Jimi Z”s band until 9 p.m. Roving accordion players will roam the streets.
Stage sponsors are Eagle Distributing/Budweiser and Running Creek Casino. The Oktoberfest official Festmeister, Tony Barthel, will invite public participation throughout the day with contests. For information visit www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com or call 263-5092.
