LAKEPORT, Calif. – Downtown Lakeport will host a tribute to German culture on Saturday when the Lake County Chamber of Commerce holds its third annual Oktoberfest.
The event will line Main Street between First and Fourth streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The streets will be filled with dachshunds, attendees in German costumes, roving accordion players, microbrews, and a number of vendors and contests, overseen by Festmeister Tony Barthel and his Oktoberfest Ladies.
One of the day’s centerpieces is the Dachshund Derby Race, with the beloved short-legged canines racing for top honors and fame.
There also will be a doggy costume contest open to all breeds, a rubber ducky race for adults and children, a beer stein competition and bounce houses for children.
New activities this year are a beer pong contest and a washer tournament.
In keeping with German tradition, there will be plenty of beer. Visitors to Oktoberfest will be able to purchase a large variety of microbrews on Third Street. Other beverages also will be available.
During the afternoon, “Showcase the Band” will feature a variety of German standards, games and songs, and an evening dance featuring the Jimi Z Band will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
At the request of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, a fingerprinting booth will be set up on Main Street between Third and Fourth streets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Hartley Masonic Lodge No. 199 of Lakeport will provide fingerprinting and ID cards for youngsters free of charge.
“Safety of our young children is a priority for parents and our community,” said Chamber President Jim Magliulo. “For that reason we have arranged this service.”
There also will be drawings for cash prices of $250 and $500, plus the chance to win a magnum of Hawk & Horse Cabernet. The drawings will be held at 9 p.m.
The full activity schedule is included below.
For additional Oktoberfest information, including contest guidelines, contact the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092 or visit www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com .
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Oktoberfest Schedule of Events – Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012
11 a.m.: First beer featuring inaugural chicken dance with Festmeister Tony Barthel; dogs can register for the costume contest, which is open to all dogs; dachshunds can register for the Dachshund Derby Race.
11:30: Doggie Costume Contest. Cash prizes for winners. All dog breeds are welcome in the costume contest. There is no charge to enter the doggie costume contest and there is a first, second and third cash prize of $30, $20 and $10, respectively.
Noon: Dachshund Derby.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Showcase the Band on stage; microbrew tasting.
1:30 p.m.: Beer pong competition in Museum Park.
2 p.m.: German costume contest for adults and children. Don your dirndl or lay out those lederhosen, but come dressed for some fun. There is no charge to enter the costume contest. The winning adult (13 and older) costume will get a $50 cash prize; the winning youth costume (ages 0-12 years) will get a $50 cash prize.
3 p.m.: Washer toss.
4 p.m.: Winners of the stein contest to be announced. Beer steins will be viewable at Abbey Road.
5 p.m.: Rubber Duckie Regatta.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Street dance in front of the museum featuring the Jimi Z Band.
9 p.m.: Cash opportunity drawing.