Some young Oktoberfest attendees try their hand at hammerschlagen. /Earlene Frederick photo
Old Settlers Oktoberfest 2011 took place Saturday with a wealth of German flavored and other activities.
The event was held at Old Settlers Park under the guidance of Kenosha County parks, Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club and Kenosha County parks.
Among the activities were German food, German music, dancing, a car show, pumpkin painting, German style hair-braiding and hammerschlagen, a hammer and nail game.
A highlight of the afternoon festivities were the dachshund dog races. Here’s some video of the races from freelance photographer Earlene Frederick:
Here’s some video of the music and dancing, also by Earlene Frederick:
After sundown, attendees were treated to a fire works display sponsored by Fisher Investment Group, Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning, Heidi’s Bakery, Community State Bank, Subway of Paddock Lake, Matt Nolan-Nolan Enterprises, Westosha-Salem Kiwanis Club, Baxter Woodman Consulting Engineers, Tom Paddock State Farm and Harris Pet Hospital.
Here are some more photos by Earlene Frederick from the event:
/Earlene Frederick photo
Kiwanian Dan Paeth tends the potato pancakes. /Earlene Frederick photo
/Earlene Frederick photo
/Earlene Frederick photo
Here are some more photos contributed by Glenda Dupons:
Glenda Dupons photo
Glenda Dupons photo
Glenda Dupons photo
Glenda Dupons photo
/Photo contributed by Rebecca Lancour
Photo contributed by Rebecca Lancour
/Photo contributed by Rebecca Lancour
If you were wondering who was behind Oktoberfest, here’s your answer:
Old Settlers Oktoberfest Organizing Committee: from left, back row -- Tom Paddock, Paddock State Farm; Dan Fisher, Fisher Investment Group; Steve Bluemel, Westosha Kiwanis Club; Jon Rudie, Kenosha County Parks; Mike Underhill, Kenosha County supervisor. From left, front row: Rebecca Lancour, Westosha Floral; MaryBeth Van Every, 75th Street Inn; Marlene Goodson, Paddock Lake village president; Heidi Schuerstedt, Heidi's Bakery. /Photo by Darren Hillock for westofthei.com
A NICE GESTURE,
OLD PADOCK LAKE PLAYER!
EST 1957
MISSING;
FISHBACH BOAT RENTAL, GENERAL STORE
BUD HUNTER’S SINCLAIR STATION
LANGUTH BOAT CLUB “CLIPPER” W/60 GALE
ROAD SAINTS CAR CLUB
JIM’S PIZZA
DOC WHITE
NORTHSHORE BEACH GROUP
M.TRISTAN’S RACE BOAT
TOP CAT W 35 EVINRUDE
PINK ELEPHANT “DUMBO” W/ 35 JOHNSON
GAYDEB CRUISER
MAYERS BAIT SHOP northshore)
O’SHAYS PATIO
ACCORDIANIST D. CANIANO US ARMY
TEDDY BEAR “RAGS”
PADDOCK YELLOW JACKET BOATS, MERC MOTORS