Aware that the Sandy Mountain Days Festival, held in July each year, draws over 50,000 people to the Sandy Community, the committee felt that an Oktoberfest held in September would not be in competition and could eventually draw as many, or more people.

Contacting Jerry Lauzon, the President of the world-famous Mt. Angel Oktoberfest held in Mt. Angel, Oregon, a community about the same size as Sandy, the committee was on their way. Mr. Lauzon was very supportive and planning began for the first Sandy Oktoberfest in 1997. To not compete with the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, which is held the third weekend in September, the Sandy Oktoberfest Committee chose to hold our event the weekend before.

Held on the paved multi-area grounds of St. Michael's Church, today, the Sandy Oktoberfest includes the following venues:
• A 10,000+ square foot indoor/outdoor Biergarten featuring an array of top American and German bands, dancers and entertainers and a sauerkraut and sausage booth
• A Weingarten featuring selected wines from Oregon vineyards sold by the glass and bottle
• A Kindergarten for children of all ages, featuring all types of games and entertainment
• Microgarten - the Microgarten features FREE tasting of several microbrews. You can also purchase microbrews by the bottle to drink in the garten
• A Cruisin' Car Show held on Saturday featuring all types of vehicles including: antiques, collectors, special interest vehicles, hot-rods and German models
• Food booths sponsored by both non-profit and commercial organizations in Sandy as well as the Portland Metro Area, featuring German, American, Asian, Mexican, and even Middle Eastern cuisine
• Over 50 craft booths featuring artisans from the Northwest area

This year, 2009, the Future Farmers of America sponsored the First Annual Oktoberfest Fair, which featured 25 categories, from biggest tomato to the best pie.

The Sandy Oktoberfest, unlike many others, is truly a family event where families, seniors and singles can find fun and entertainment. If you are looking for a weekend of fun, food and entertainment, you owe it to yourself to attend the Sandy Oktoberfest!

Come enjoy that special feeling that is found while you wander the wooded paths at the Sandy Mountain Festival. Join us again July 10 & 11, 2010 for our 38th festival. Artist applications will be available in mid-December.

Memorandum Of Purpose
Specifically, it is the purpose of the Sandy Mountain Festival to:
• Enhance the business climate of Sandy through promotions and attractions that bring people to Sandy
• Encourage local businesses to give special promotions to showcase their products during the period of time of the Sandy Mountain Festival and it’s related activities
• Give local non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise funds through food booths in the park, which in turn benefits the total community
• Give artists and crafts people an opportunity to display and sell their wares
• Promote community pride and participation

Get Involved at the Sandy Mountain Festival!

The Sandy Mountain Festival Association is a not-for-profit organization made up of volunteers from the community! If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us at smfa@sandymountainfestival.org or by calling 503-668-5900.