How to resolve AdBlock issue? Tinkerbell is one of the entries in the inaugural Dachshund Derby, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Lakeport, Calif. Courtesy photo.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Oktoberfest-Lakeport is happening on Saturday, Oct. 2, in historic downtown Lakeport from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Planned festivities for this daylong event include a Dachshund Derby (yes, live dachshunds!) sponsored by Mediacom for which there currently are nine entries; entertainment all day on the stage at Third and Main streets; three live bands; contests including pretzel making, pretzel eating, Macho Parent (balloon contest), Dirndl/Lederhosen contest, Waist Basketball; and more.
A contest for the best authentic beer stein will be held at The Kitchen Gallery. Stop by their windows on the Third Street side of the building, pick the number of your favorite stein and cast your ballot in the store.
A German car show on Second Street and a beer and wine garden on Third Street opposite the stage area are some more of the fun activities that will be available.
The street dance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. will feature the LC Diamonds.
Downtown merchants will be participating in Oktoberfest and you may see many of them in costume when the day comes as well as the vendors along Main Street.
Vendor spaces are still available by calling the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092. Visit the chamber online at www.lakecochamber.com or www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com to download an application for food/arts/crafts vendors and applications to enter your Dachshund in the Derby.
