Plenty of fun without alcohol at 2010 OkSOBERfest

Volunteers from the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County are gearing up to transform the Elks Lodge into a fantastic free German festival.

September 28, 2010 6:26 pm
The fun festival is free by donation this year. This is possible thanks to great support from several local businesses. Among the volunteers are
The fun festival is free by donation this year. This is possible thanks to great support from several local businesses. Among the volunteers are

Volunteers from the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County are gearing up to transform the Elks Lodge into a fantastic free German festival.

The event will be held Oct. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. Island Thrift has committed to match the event’s proceeds up to $5,000.

OkSOBERfest! is aimed at “those ages 8 to 108.” Besides the Thomas Kemper root beer garden; live music by The Oompah Band; and brats, krauts, slaw and more, a number of activities sets the festival apart from its well-known counterpart.

Take a spin with “The Wheel of Misfortune: Don’t Gamble with Your Life.” Beat the clock with “Carpe Keyum: Seize the Keys.” All games offer prizes and there will be door and raffle prizes as well.

Visit www.idipic.org or call 360-672-8219.