The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest can take another bow. Its 58th rendition from Sept. 14-17 not only was a clear success amid splendid weather and enthusiastic crowds, but the local celebration has sparked support in a national survey. USA Today polled U.S. residents as part of its readers’ choice ten best series and the numbers showed that the Mount Angel event, which honors […]
By Stephen Floyd Mt. Angel Oktoberfest is staging a new festival with hopes of combining the excitement of Oktoberfest with the close feeling of a small community. The city’s inaugural Maifest celebration is scheduled for May 19 to 21, at the Mt. Angel Community Festhalle. Co-chair Brian Bolduc said the event has its roots in traditional German festivals that celebrate […]
By Melissa Wagoner There have been a lot of sleepless nights for Oktoberfest board members since the COVID numbers began climbing in mid-July because, by then, planning for Mount Angel’s annual festival was well underway and organizers – having spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in planning – were loath to pull the plug. “We thought long and […]
New bands, new beers, and new culinary treats will be part of the 52nd annual Mt. Angel Oktoberfest Sept. 14 – 17. “We don’t want to change from the great traditions of quality entertainment, great beers and wines, incredible foods, and fun for the family,” Monica Bochsler, public relations director for the Oktoberfest all-volunteer board said. “Instead we try to […]
By Vince Teresi Kennedy High School’s new principal Craig Swanson brings an energetic, positive and visionary outlook for the 2014-15 school year. As part of a small high school, he said he “looks forward to knowing our students on a first name basis as we share our daily time together at Kennedy.” Displayed on his desk is the word […]
By Kristine Thomas and Brenna Wiegand Community isn’t a “like” on Facebook, Cate Tennyson said. And, it’s more than homes clustered in a neighborhood. A member of the Silverton Grange, Tennyson believes “community is joining with other people to accomplish something.” “It’s feeling good about working together with others and making a difference,” she added. “Community is knowing your […]
Community organizations received early holiday presents this year as both the Mayor’s Ball and the Oktoberfest committees awarded grants. John Gooley, president of the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, announced the distribution of $115,650 to be shared by 57 nonprofit organizations in Mt. Angel and surrounding communities. Gooley said the figure doesn’t include the $661,000 earned by 50 community groups that operated […]
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 Entertainment Noon ’til Midnight Festival Happenings 8:30 am Russian Museum open ’til 6 pm 10:00 am Queen of Angels Monastery tours ‘til 5 pm 11:00 am Booths open ’til 10 pm 1, 3, 5, 7:30 C’est LeCabaret, Mt. Angel Performing Arts Center 5:15 pm Vespers at the Abbey Church 6:00 pm Softball Tournaments at Ebner Park The […]
