Zifra Weber
Fall has long been the time to celebrate a bountiful harvest. On October 4th and 5th, the High Prairie Community Council invites you to come celebrate with us at Oktoberfest. These will be fun and relaxing days with live music, a beer garden, great food, vendors, and free activities for kids on Saturday. Proceeds from this event will help buy new respirators for High Prairie Fire District 14’s volunteer firefighters and support community activities. Many local beer, wine and food vendors have made generous donations to aid us in this.
Friday will open at 11 AM with vendors, a quilt sale and classic rock music by our DJ, “CJ”. Our volunteers are preparing Myrin’s Famous Brats with a tasty German potato salad. Golden fresh ears of corn straight from the farm, rolled in butter and topped with salt and pepper, are sure to make you smile.
At 2 PM on Friday we begin our live music with The Simcoe Boys. Known far and wide as “The Best Country and Western Dance Band in The County,” the music is sure to get you out on the dance floor.
At 5 PM The J. Andrews Band performs. Known for “The Smoothest Sound In The Gorge”, this is a relaxing way to watch the sun go down. At this time the Beer Garden opens, with German beer and local craft brews. Area vineyards have also donated many specialty wines for your enjoyment. Complementing our libations in the Beer Garden will be big hot pretzels and a cheese dip.
At 7 PM Restrung comes to the stage. Dance your way into the crisp fall night with their “Hot Country Rock.” Between the live sets will be German and Bavarian music to help you toast this traditional German harvest festival.
Saturday will begin at 11 AM with the opening of the Beer Garden, more good food, music and a special free kids’ area with games, crafts and lots of prizes. Parents will be able to leave children ages 6 and older with us while they enjoy the festival.
As the day opens, The Pearson Family Orchestra comes to the stage. This large family plays many diverse instrument as they perform their “Home Grown Bluegrass Music.” This family is truly one that plays together! The result is quite amazing.
At 3 PM we welcome to the stage The Honey Badgers. Their signature “Alt Country Bluegrass” will keep your feet moving as you enjoy the sunshine and maybe one more beer!
At 5 PM the kids’ area closes and all children will join their families again. (Children not picked up will be given an espresso and a free puppy!) This is also when we welcome to the stage The Neil Mangrum Band. Known as “Bluegrass and Country Wizards,” their music is truly magical.
The festival finishes with a performance at 7 PM by The Growlerz. This “Jam Band Supreme” will be the perfect way to finish out a long day of fun.
Admission to the festival is free. Oktoberfest will be held at the High Prairie Community Center, 701 Struck Road. Follow Centerville Highway out of Lyle or Goldendale and watch for the signs. For more information, to make a donation, or to volunteer to help, please call 509-310-9172.
OKTOBERFEST MUSICAL LINEUP
| Friday | ||
| 11 AM – 1 PM | DJ with CJ | “Classic Rock” – Music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s” |
| 2 PM – 4 PM | The Simcoe Boys | “The Best C&W Dance Band in The County” |
| 5 PM – 6 PM | The J. Andrews Band | “The Smoothest Sound In The Gorge” |
| 7 PM – 9 PM | Restrung | “Hot Country Rock” |
| Saturday | ||
| 11 AM – 1 PM | The Pearson Family Orchestra | “Home Grown Bluegrass Music” |
| 1 PM – 3 PM | DJ with CJ | “Classic Rock” – Music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s” |
| 3 PM – 4 PM | The Honey Badgers | “Alt Country Bluegrass” |
| 5 PM – 6 PM | The Neil Mangrum Band | “Great Bluegrass Music” |
| 7 PM – 9 PM | The Growlerz | “Jam Band Supreme” |