A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Low 49F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%..

A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Low 49F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

 Datzie, at right, won in a close finish in the Dallas Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race in 2021. The race returns again Oct. 1, along with a variety of other fun events at Dallas’ annual fall celebration. See story page 1A. News-Shield file photo

 Datzie, at right, won in a close finish in the Dallas Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race in 2021. The race returns again Oct. 1, along with a variety of other fun events at Dallas’ annual fall celebration. See story page 1A. News-Shield file photo

If you are in pursuit of a small-town celebration that has great entertainment, tasty foods and beverages, unique competitions, and plenty of country charm, then look no further. The Dallas Oktoberfest has been unsurpassed for 25 years and the people of Dallas are going all-out to make this Oktoberfest their personal best!

Come to Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 1, for a day that is filled with fun activities with a 5K autumn run (herbstlauf), pancake breakfast, car show, vintage baseball, dog costume contest, arts and crafts, music, wiener dog races, beer, brats, lefse, wood fired pizza and more.

Out of the starting gate is a newbie for this year’s Oktoberfest. The Pine Crest 5K Herbslauf (Autumn Run/Walk) beginning at 8 a.m. Indy Thompson, owner of the Pine Crest Golf Course said, “Our team is looking forward to being a part of a great tradition in Dallas and providing another avenue of enjoyment for all!” Sprint over to Pine Crest Golf Course to register early or the morning of the 5K out and back run. Registration is $15. For more information call Janet: 715-642-0104.

Fuel up with a good breakfast while supporting the local fire department. The Dallas-Sioux Creek Fire Department All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast runs from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Freewill donations will go towards firefighting equipment upgrades.

Local vendors have been going the distance by sewing, painting, knitting, crafting, and harvesting in preparation of the Arts & Crafts Fair and Farmers’ Market that runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Park. Stop by and visit with neighboring farmers selling their bountiful produce and local artisans with their hand-crafted goods. There is still room for more vendors. The fee is $15. Call Nicole at 715-418-0875.

The lines are being drawn and the pitch is being set for Dallas Oktoberfest 14th Edition Kubb Tournament. Teams from several states are vying for medals in an epic battle for the championship. This tournament is the second oldest and the only 6-person team tournament in the United States. Kubb is an ancient Scandinavian yard game that may have been played by Vikings. For more information, contact Eric Anderson at wisconsinkubb@gmail.com.

Get your motors running and head on down the highway to Cahoon’s Garage Car Show held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Corey and LaVonne of Cahoon’s Garage are preparing to welcome visitors and car aficionados of all ages. Show registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Corner of 2nd & Anderson Street. There is no entry fee. This year People’s Choice Trophies are for Car, Truck, Tractor, Boat, and Bike These will be presented at 2 o’clock at Cahoon’s Garage.

Valkyrie Brewing Company’s owners, Randy and Ann Lee have not only shown endurance by being in business for over 28 years but are the front runners of the Wisconsin brewing industry by starting the first microbrewery in Western Wisconsin. As per their form, the folks from Valkyrie will be pouring 15 different Valkyrie beers featuring Whispering Embers their Smoked Oktoberfest Beer! Cool down with some beer in Valkyrie’s taproom opening at 10 a.m., the park pavilion at 10:30 and at Valkyrie’s beer booth in the tent next to the brewery at noon. You can buy a filled 12 oz. commemorative 2022 Dallas Oktoberfest mug for $8 while supplies last. Refills are only $3.

Feeling hungry or “rungry”? Dart over to Jen’s Choppin’ Block’s brat booth in the park pavilion starting at 11:00 a.m. They will be serving Valkyrie’s Smoked Oktoberfest Beer Brats made by Louie’s Finer Meats. Still craving something more? Then rush to Ponytail Pizza next to the ball field for some wood fired pizza or go to the stand next to the brewery for some freshly made corndogs and bloomin’ onions.

Do you get amped watching baseball teams run the bases? If so, jog on over to the ball field at 10:30 a.m. for the 1860 Vintage Baseball Double Header with the Sand Creek 9 and the Menomonie Blue Caps as they compete wearing authentic uniforms and playing by 1860 rules, so no gloves!

You just can’t beat the rhythmic cadence of live music so race on over to the outdoor stage next to Valkyrie Brewery. Music starts at noon with KJ Country followed by Mark Thompson, Better Late Than Never and the O’ Barleys. Pick up more live music in the park pavilion with Polka Music by the Squires Band, an elite Twin Cities group with 45 years of experience playing a wide variety of music from polkas to classic rock from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

You’ll get a real kick at seeing all the different dogs dressed up in the Dog Costume Contest. Registration is at noon and the contest starts at 12:30 p.m. next to the brewery on the east side. The best-dressed doggy will receive a trophy and $50. If you have a dachshund, it is time to get it into training for the Wiener Dog Race next to the brewery at 2 p.m. with registration at 1:30 p.m. The speediest little dachshund will win $50 and a trophy. Dogs should always be on a 6-foot leash unless racing. Each owner is responsible for their dog’s actions and messes. Dogs must be current with vaccinations and healthy. Have tags or papers ready to verify.

Crossing the finish line for the day is the Dallas-Sioux Creek Fire Department raffle drawing in the park pavilion at 3 p.m. 1st: $1,000 in Cash! 2nd: Ruger American .308, 3rd: Henry H001 .22, 4th: $300 Gift Card Grazin’ Acres, 5th: Handmade Big Twin Quilt-Island City Quilters, 6th: 1/2 Hog -Almena Meats, 7th: 12 Pizzas - It’s About Time Bar, 8th: Four 9-hole Rounds of Golf -Pine Crest Golf, 9th: $100 BP gas card, 10th: $50 Gift Certificate Jen’s Choppin’ Block, 11th: $50 Valkyrie Brewery gift card, 12th: $25 Synergy Gift Certificate. Tickets are available at Dallas Businesses & at the Oktoberfest.

There is a marathon of other things to do at the Dallas Oktoberfest as well. You can try the “drop the hammer” competition at the stump next to the brewery; leg it to the Dallas Library’s Book Sale, the Lutheran Church Thrift Sale, Studio 201 Pottery and Fibers, Old Farmers Mercantile Antiques, It’s About Time; warmup with Fresh Lefse in park; or challenge your senses with an occasional cannon blast at ball field or see projectiles flung with a trebuchet. Maps and schedules will be posted.

All the events at the Oktoberfest are free to attend. For a great time, make a dash to the Dallas Oktoberfest in Dallas on Oct. 1. Rain or shine. For more information, visit the Dallas Oktoberfest Facebook page or go to: www.valkyriebrewery.com/ofest.

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