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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

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Oktoberfest brings the

flavor of Germany to CL

BY DONNA RITCHIE memorative mugs will be available for purchase
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER for $5. Outside alcohol and coolers are not per-
Revelers in lederhosen, overflowing beer mugs, tra- mitted.
ditionally dressed brass musicians, dancing, contests, Bavarian costumes (lederhosen and
Bavarian hats—Oktoberfest returns to Canyon Lake dirndls) are encouraged. All ages are in-
tomorrow, Sept. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the upper park- vited to participate in the Chicken Dance
ing lot of the Towne Center. and Grand March.
The original Oktoberfest, held annually for approxi- Vendor spaces are filled and no longer available. Or-
mately two weeks in Munich, Germany, is the world’s ganizers are seeking volunteers to help set up between
largest Volkfest (beer festival and traveling fair). For- the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
tunately, Canyon Lakers don’t have to travel that far to Com- munity service hours are
celebrate this annual German tradition. avail- able for high school stu-
Hosted by the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
and the Sports Stop, the 9th annual Canyon Lake Ok- dents. Volunteers should
toberfest features live music, traditional German food, be able to lift 50
beer and wine, dancing, contests and vendors. pounds. For more
The American Bavarian Brass Band will be return- information, call
ing this year to entertain the crowd throughout the 951-244-6124 or
evening. email canyon-
This family-friendly event also offers a kids zone lakechamber@
with a bounce house, face painting and a special ap- outlook.com.
pearance from Lake Elsinore Storm’s mascot Thunder.
Oktoberfest wouldn’t be complete without Beer
Drinking (non-alcoholic) and Stein Holding contests.
Other contests include Hot Dog Eating and Jalapeno
Eating. Contests are limited to the first 12 people who Don your lederhosen, dirndls and
sign up. Prizes will be awarded to the winner. chicken hats for the 9th annual PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
The purchase of alcohol requires a photo ID and Canyon Lake Oktoberfest this
wristband. Beer and wine tickets cost $5 each. Com- Saturday in the Towne Center.

Saddle up for the FMC Western Barbecue

Round up the kids for the 3rd annual Western apprehend any suspect at the park. The suspect will be
Barbecue this Sunday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at locked up in the club’s “jail” for 10 minutes. The sus-
Holiday Harbor Park. Hosted by the Family Matters pect has the option of sitting in “jail” for 10 minutes or
Club, the Western Barbecue features country music, paying a $5 bail to be released immediately.
line dancing, contests, sack races, pony rides, me- “This is a fun fundraiser for the event and we look
chanical bull rides, a petting zoo, vendors and crafts. forward to seeing who will get to be on the most want-
The Little Mr. Cowboy and Little Ms. Cowgirl ed posters,” Shawna Bowen, Family Matters Club
contests for kids ages 12 and under are new this founder, said.
year. Contestants will be judged on best western Brisket, chicken and pulled pork dinner plates are
wear. The winners will be awarded sashes and a available for purchase for $15. Hot dog meals cost $6.
western-themed gift. A pre-sale ticket is required for meals. To purchase,
Wristbands for kids cost $5 and include unlimited contact Donna Lovejoy at 951-970-6628.
pony rides, visits in the petting zoo, games, crafts, Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available.
face painting and mechanical bull rides. Vendor spaces cost $40 and can be reserved by email-
The club will be raffling off a family four-pack of ing vendor@FamilyMattersClub.org. A $50 cash prize PHOTO BY JILL TORKELSON
tickets to Disneyland with a set of Limited Edition will be awarded to the vendor with the best western-
Mickey and Minnie dolls and adding sarsaparilla decorated booth. For more information, about vendor
floats to the menu to round out the western meals. spaces, contact Carmen Cortez at 951-757-4901. For
The “Western Jail” is returning this year. Guests information about sponsorship, contact Lesley Hopper A youngster saddles up for a bull ride at the Family Mat-
can pay $5 to the Family Matters Club “sheriff” to at 951-818-7309 or visit familymattersclub.org. ters Club Western Barbecue.