Mt. Angel Oktoberfest

The weather forcast for this weekend is great and will make the 2008 Mt. Angel, Oregon Oktoberfest that much more enjoyable. Plenty of people watching, food, crafts and fun will be on hand. I'll be there. Don't miss it. The festival runs from September 11 through September 14 this year.

The Great Oregon Steam Up

The Great Oregon Steam Up near Salem, Oregon is a great place to take your family for the day. Besides the totally interesting old steam tractors that are the main focus of the event, there's great food, flea markets and a variety of interesting and very cool exhibits.

You wouldn't think that a festival centered on old steam driven tractors would be much fun or very popular, but you would be wrong on both accounts.

This year's schedule is as follows: July 28-29 and August 4th and 5th. Visit the organizations website for more info.