Festival Friday #4

Although most German immigrants settled in the Midwest, a few made it out to Oregon and settled in the Mid-Willamette Valley. In doing so, the town of Mount Angel was founded. Now this town is famous for their Oktoberfest of which I will most likely mention in September. But for now, I would like to feature a lesser-known festival on the 15-16 of this month. It is the Wurstfest! (German for Old World Festival)

On both days, the Mount Angel Festhall is open from 11 am to 11 pm and costs $5.00 to get in if you are 21 and older. If you want one of the limited steins or glasses, it cost $10.00. For those who are under age, it is free and you are allowed on site until 9 pm. With 14 events packed into two days, lots of beer and German Sausage, and many German Crafts, this is a can't miss festival if you love German food, crafts, and music. All proceeds will go to benefit the Mt. Angel Community. So if you can't wait for the Oktoberfest, or have some time on your hands, check out the Wurstfest to benefit the local economy. It will be the best-fest that you will find in Mt. Angel during Winter.

For information and directions go to the Mt Angel Wurstfest website.

(Update: The only non-blurry picture I got of the festival before my camera died on me)