Oktoberfest

October 3rd, 2009

 

Schedule of Events

 

On Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society will be hosting their 40th Annual Oktoberfest at the Swiss Hall located at 19 Swiss Picknick Road in Frances, WA. The public is welcome to join the festivities!

Featured at this annual event will be a traditional European 9-pin Bowling Tournament that kicks off at 9 a.m. First perfect score of 27 wins $500! Bowling will continue until 8:00 p.m. with anyone welcome to sign in at any time and try their skills.

A Crafts, Vendors, and Bake Sale will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in having a table at this event contact Erin Frasier at 360-942-9891. There is no charge to have a table to showcase your business or craft at this event.

A Horseshoes Tournament will start at 12:00 p.m. beginning with amateurs; and sign-ups for the Pinochle Tournament will begin at 12:00 p.m. with play starting at 1:00 p.m.

Children’s activities will be held this year starting at Noon including a Scavenger Hunt, Coloring Contest, and Sawdust Scramble for Coins.

The Kitchen and Bar will open at 11:00 a.m. and a dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Swiss Dance Lessons will be held from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. followed by a Dance to Live Polka Music featuring the “Blaser Band” from 8:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

At 10:00 p.m. the announcements for the winners of the Bowling, Horseshoes, and Pinochle Tournaments and Raffle will be held followed by the coronation of the Swiss Miss.

Craft/Vendor Fair:

Campers welcome!

Hook-ups  $15/night

Non Hook-ups $8/night

Admission to the park is free. Swiss Miss candidates Shelby Albert and Taylor Kohlage are selling buttons for $3.00 each which will get you into the dance.