About Oktoberfest

The SANDY OKTOBERFEST began when a group of people in Sandy, Oregon got together to discuss a fund-raising event that had a potential for growth and would also bring more exposure to the Sandy Mountain Community.  An event that would eventually make Sandy more than a small town that one drove through on the way to Mt. Hood or Eastern Oregon.

Aware that the Sandy Mountain Days Festival held in July each year draws over 50,000 people to the Sandy Community, the committee felt that an Oktoberfest held in September could eventually draw as many, or more people.

Contacting the Jerry Lauzon, President of the world-famous Mt. Angel Oktoberfest held in Mt. Angel, Oregon, a community about the same size as Sandy, the committee was on their way. Mr. Lauzon was very supportive and planning began for the first SANDY OKTOBERFEST in 1997. To not compete with the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest which is held the third weekend in September the SANDY OKTOBERFEST Committee chose the second weekend in September as the date for the annual event.

Held on the paved multi-area grounds of St. Michael's Church, today, the SANDY OKTOBERFEST includes the following venues:

• A 10,000 square foot indoor/outdoor Biergarten featuring an array of top German bands, dancers and entertainers and a sauerkraut and sausage booth.
• A Weingarten featuring free tasting of selected wines from Oregon  vineyards. Wine is also sold by the glass and bottle.
• A Kindergarten for children of all ages, featuring all types of games and entertainment.
  
• Microgarten - the Microgarten also features FREE tasting of the microbrews from Widmer Bros and Red Hook Breweries. You can also purchase microbrews by the bottle.
• A Crusin' Car Show held both Saturday and Sunday featuring all types of vehicles including: antiques, collectors, special interest vehicles, hot-rods and German models.
• Food booths sponsored mainly by non-profit organizations in Sandy as well as the Portland Metro Area, featuring German, American, Asian and Mexican Food and even Middle Eastern cuisine. 
• Nearly 100 craft booths featuring artisians from the Northwest area.

The SANDY OKTOBERFEST, unlike many others, is truly a family event where families; seniors and singles can find fun and entertainment.If you are looking for a weekend of fun, food and entertainmentm, you owe it to yourself to attend the SANDY OKTOBEREST!