Oktoberfest (a little late)

We have made it a tradition (3rd annual!) to go to Amana camping and to Oktoberfest. It's a quaint little town that has a lot of history. It's a nice celebration, very laid back but nice to go each year. It's great people watching! It was super cold last year but this year the weather was perfect.

I have been getting flack for not posting pics so here you go. Warning: there are lots of pictures, and a couple videos. For those of you in the country....might take a bit to load!

This is the "Beirmeister" and his wife. This is his first year, the last one retired. The funny thing about him was that he didn't drink the locally made beer.....he drank Bud Light!

"Blessing the beer"

I was a little camera crazy. Matt doesn't look too happy with me! Back at ya baby!

Craig surprised Sarah with a day trip to Amana. They didn't realize that we were down there too, until that morning. It was nice to have them there for a bit. Ava enjoyed the parade and all the people, and the candy.

The keg toss. Last year Al placed 2nd place. He didn't place this year but......the old man did beat Matt & Craig!

Matt and Al decided since they didn't win the Keg Toss, they might as well try the log sawing. They had the best time at 26 seconds for a long time, but someone came in at 14 seconds and they were done. Better luck next year, guys!

Matt before the Brat Eating Contest. He placed 3rd!  Hey...it was a free lunch!

 

Here is the first part of the contest. I ran out of memory card, so Sarah got the ending. You can see it on her Facebook.  The best part of this one is the lady next to Matt......