VFW Post 5959 leads the Octoberfest 2002 parade

Back in time buggy, 2002

The Upper West Fork Octoberfest is today at the Upper West Fork Community Park.

Octoberfest is an old-world celebration of harvest time, including the making of apple butter over a wood fire throughout the day. Fresh apple butter will be on sale for $3.50 a pint and $6 a quart.

"Come out and spend the day, let the kids play on the new playground equipment and help support the Upper West Fork Community Park," said Michele Sears.

The Octoberfest Parade on Route 16 (line-up at Minnora starts at 12:30 p.m.) starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, going south toward Chloe and the park.

This years Parade Marshall is Edna Zwoll, with the Senior King and Queen to be announced.

There will be a Kiddie Corner with games and prizes for the children, in addition to a sack race and a three-legged race.

Music will be provide by several local bands, with horses, pretty baby contest, twirlers and other parade entries.

Parade entries, or anyone wanting to ride or walk in the parade is invited to join: Call Michelle Sears at 655-8172.

Parade 2002 recognizes Pretty Baby winners and other folks

Raymond Schoolcraft and Bernice Arnold,
Senior King and Queen Octoberfest 2002

THURSDAY EVENTS:

Pretty baby registration starts at 4 p.m. at the community building

Pretty Baby Contest starts at 6 p.m. at the community building

Apple butter making starts at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY EVENTS:

Festival opens at 9 a.m.

Apple butter making starts at 9 a.m.

Duck pond, flea market, dime toss. kiddie corner - all day

Hula-hoop contest at 11 a.m.

Chicken walk contest 11:30 a.m.

Parade line-up at Minnora 11:30 a.m.

Grand Parade at 1 p.m.

White elephant auction at 2 p.m.

Sack race, three-legged race and egg relay starting at 2:30 p.m.

Other activities include the dunking booth, 50/50 drawings, and lots of food.