LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Oktoberfest-Lakeport will return on Saturday, Oct. 4, with its special blend of contests, music and fun, including racing dachshunds.
Oktoberfest takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Lakeport.
Festmeister Tony Barthel officially opens Oktoberfest at 11 a.m. with the tapping of the first “barrel” by Brewmaster Ron Chips, owner of Kelsey Creek Brewing Co. in Kelseyville.
Several opportunities exist for the public to be a part of Oktoberfest including the 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 other 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 N. Main St. is taking entries for the annual beer stein competition and will be displaying the steins in their front window. LIV is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. each day.
Entries close at noon on Saturday, Oct. 4. The public is invited to cast votes at LIV.
Cash prizes will be awarded for two categories: historic and humorous with winners announced at 5 p.m. on the day of Oktoberfest.
Along with craft and food vendors, Oktoberfest will include “Showcase the Band,” featuring polka music from noon to 5 p.m., and the Jimi Z Band playing from 6 to 9 p.m.
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 Co. and 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 707-263-5092.