In the following years, the galas were repeated every October, prolonged and, eventually moved forward into September primarily because of the weather. After such a spectacular party, the happy couple decided that the same type of festival should be continued annually. “The public celebrations ended with an exciting horse race. “The festivities began October 12, 1810, and lasted for almost a week, until October 17,’’ Kezar said. Oktoberfest in 2019 will mark the 212th anniversary of the festivities. Following the wedding, the fields were named Theresienwiese after the Princess, and the party was such a hit that the townspeople asked King Ludwig to continue the celebration the following year. All of the townspeople were invited to attend the festival, which took place in the fields outside of the city gates. “My goal for the fest was to create a community event, introduce a bigger target audience to the Elks and eventually create a bigger family event,’’ Kezar said.Īccording to Kezar, Oktoberfest began as the marriage ceremony between Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese on Octoin Munich, Germany. “After enjoying it, I thought, ‘why can’t we do that in Vancouver?’ Two years after joining, here we are. “My first experience with the Elks, as an adult, was being asked to volunteer at their Hood River Oktoberfest,’’ said Kezar, whose friend was a member there, and also a person of German heritage. Register at For more details, call 36.Even though this is the first attempt by the Vancouver Elks to organize the festival, Kezar has plenty of experience with similar events, in addition to her work at the Vancouver Sausage Fest. The cost is on a sliding scale from $15 to $30 per person. Participants will be led on an informal guided walk to learn about native trees, blooming shrubs, summer wildflowers and fungi. to noon Saturday at 41 Tree-ific Drive W., Washougal. TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center is offering a Pacific Northwest Native Plant Walk from 10 a.m. For details, call 36 or email Fantastic flora Visit the used book sale in the basement and enter the raffle for a handmade quilt.
Helens, Silver Star Mountain, Lookout Mountain and Point 3670. 28 featuring forest fire lookouts on Mount St. 399th St., Amboy, presents an exhibit from noon to 4 p.m. North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 N.E. 31, claim one or two sidewalk squares and express yourself.
#Ridgefield sausage fest registration#
No registration is required - just visit any time through Aug. The library invites the community to embellish the sidewalk with positive messages using your own chalk, sidewalk paint and chalk paint. Fourth Ave., Camas, is decorating the sidewalk around its building.
#Ridgefield sausage fest free#
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for ages 14 to 20 and free for ages 13 and under. 14 in Abrams Park, 501 Division St., Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Sausage Fest features Oktoberfest sausages served by Lions Club members, live music, kids activities and games, and beer garden. The carnival will offer rides for younger children as well. Buy $35 wristbands in advance at (plus a $3 online fee) or at the gate. The Family Fun Carnival offers fair-style rides and games through Sunday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E.
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