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September 26, 2007
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Kuna will celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday. The Farmers Market will be open one
hour longer for the events from 9 am to 1 pm for everyone to enjoy the flavors and
sounds of our German harvest festival.
Vogel Farms will serve their own specially blended sausages and corn on the cob.
Our bakers will have traditional favorites such as Apple Struedel, Plum Cake and
German breads.
The Market joins the Sandstone Plaza and other downtown Kuna businesses for the
fall Food Drive in conjunction with the festivities. All contributions will benefit
the Kuna Food Bank. For donations of non-perishable food items, each business will
offer special promotions or discounts. At the Market receive a $1 coupon and a chance
to win one of the Market’s canvas shopping bags. It is locally made and embroidered
with the striking Market logo.
The local Wood’n Hearts Square Dance club will entertain in their colorful attire
and demonstrate the finesse of sashays and winding and dipping to the music and
caller’s cues.
The “Scrap Pink” event at Confetti’s is Friday and Saturday. A tent will be set
up in the Market area for scrapbookers to create projects and enjoy demos, refreshments
and giveaways.
Proceeds of the event support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® mission to find a
cure for breast cancer. To learn more, call 922-3677.
Why is Oktoberfest in September? The original “Oktoberfest” was in October 1810
to celebrate the marriage of King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria. In 1819
after the Napoleonic War, the town fathers of Munich decided Oktoberfest should
be celebrated every year. Over the years the festival became longer with the opening
date pushed backward to take advantage of the mild weather at the end of September.
Today Oktoberfest spans 16-18 days with the last week still in October. It has inspired
similar celebrations in many cities around the world.
The festival was dedicated to the fall harvest. Tradesman, merchants, and citizens
throughout Germany came to examine the crops, sing and dance to the music of the
brass Umpah bands, play games and feast on good food--bratwurst, grilled chicken,
potato salad, dumplings, cakes, and sauerkraut. Beer was not introduced until 1880.
Plan to celebrate Oktoberfest in Kuna Saturday, September 29, while selecting from
a bounty of the best-of-the crop produce from our Market vendors. Many varieties
of tomatoes are available for canning. Fall onions are ready. Both summer and winter
squashes are in plentiful supply. The flower bouquets of sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolas,
and asters are absolutely stunning.
Upcoming Market Events:
Oct. 6 – Heatherwood Swingers
Oct. 13 – Christmas in October and Elvis
Oct. 20 – Christmas in October
Oct. 27 – Meet the Candidates, Halloween
Market hours are from 9 am to 12 noon every Saturday through October 27. The location
is at Sandstone Plaza at the west end of Main Street in downtown Kuna.
For more information please contact Cheryl McCord at 922-5113 or visit the website
at www.KunaFarmersMarket.com.
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