The 5th Annual Oktoberfest-Lakeport produced by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, October 4th from 11am to 9pm, Main Street in Downtown Lakeport. Festmeister Tony Barthel officially opens Oktoberfest at 11am with the tapping of the first ”barrel” by Brewmaster Ron Chips, owner of Kelsey Creek Brewing Company in Kelseyville.
Several opportunities exist for the public to be a part of Oktoberfest including: Dachshund Derby Races, Beer Pong and Corn Hole Contests, adult and youth costume contests, an All Breed Doggy Costume Contest, Beer Stein Competition and various contests taking place during the day. There is no charge for the contests except the Dachshund Derby, Beer Pong and Corn Hole.
The entry fee for the Dachshund Derby is $10/dog; entry fee for Beer Pong and Corn Hole is $20/team. Cash prizes will be awarded for all contests listed.
LIV at 240 North Main Street will begin taking entries for the Annual Beer Stein Competition on Monday, September 15th and will be displaying the steins in their front window. LIV”s is open seven days a week from 11am each day. Entries close at Noon on Saturday October 4th. The public is invited to cast their votes at LIV”s. Cash prizes will be awarded for two categories: Historic and Humorous with winners announced at 5pm on the 4th.
Along with craft and food vendors, will be Showcase the Band playing polka music from Noon to 5pm and the Jimi Z Band playing from 6pm to 9pm. Festmeister Barthel will be conducting random contests throughout the day, as will Showcase the Band.
Sponsors to date for Oktoberfest this year are: Eagle Distributing, Golden Gate Meat Company & the Jimi Z Band, Rainbow Ag in Lakeport, Featherbed Railroad B&B, Lake Event Design and Roto-Rooter of Lake County. For information on contests and a schedule of all events, visit www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com or contact the Chamber at 263-5092.
