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About North Douglas herald. (Drain Or) 2023-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 2023)
Break out those lederhosen and dust off the knee socks for the Drain Oktoberfest! You know that when you come to Drain for a party you’ve got to expect the unexpected! We’ve got the goods on the the most awesome Oktoberfest ever! Dress up is encouraged. This event is sponsored by the Drain Chamber of Commerce , Lindsey and Mauricio Dowell, Ratman (pest control) and the City of Drain . The majority of the events are held at the Pavilion directly behind the Drain Civic Center at 205 West A Avenue . Fire dancing will be held directly behind 105 West A Avenue in Drain . Free pumpkins donated by Vagos Motorcycle club! Supplies limited- first come - first serve. 1:00 -4:30: pumpkin contest. For the sake of the children and tender souls, PG rated ( or below) pumpkins only please ! 4:45 pumpkin judging (pumpkins due by 4:30 for the contest). You may bring your own pumpkin from home if carved (or decorated) by you (synthetic pumpkins are also allowed). Prizes ! Location; Pavilion . Free ghost photos sponsored by Jacks Barber! Portraits done by Tiffany Rose . Tractor rides! Free! Time: 1-5 , sponsored by Ratman! Location: Pavilion Live music: Check out music at the pavilion from 1-5 pm. Alder Street will be performing! Location : pavilion. Costume contest :prizes ! Put on your Sunday best and let’s see who has the most outstanding costumes. Extra points for lederhosen! Cash prizes! Location: Pavilion Judging during the band break time. Blake’s Wicked Weiners : Sausages and hot dogs 1-5 pm Beer Garden : Jack’s Barber Shoppe will be providing a Beer Garden for our 21 and older guests. Beer MUST be consumed on the premises ?? 1-5 pm , location : pavilion, behind 205 West A Avenue Drain Vendors : 1-5 pm in the pavilion behind the civic center (205 West A-Avenue Drain )in the pavilion Jacob’s Produce and Wares: dried apples/fruits, Jams, gifts, spices, blacksmith items. Free fresh squeezed apple and pear cider ! Trebuchet pumpkin hurling 1-5. $5 to hurl a pumpkin. Location : the pavilion. We will have fire dancing at dark (pending fire season being over) directly behind 105 West A Avenue,Drain. Later night visuals done by vm nelson mandala. The event is being held outside rain or shine ?? We have a covered pavilion for the majority of the event other than the fire dancing .
