Summer Weather Leads to Great Fall Fest
» Anita Eason - Manteno News - September 25, 2008
Weather for Oktoberfest can often be unpredictable, with rain and unseasonably cold days putting a damper on the fun; however, this year's 11th annual Oktoberfest brought four beautiful sunny days.
"With last year's Oktoberfest being the big success that it was, we never dreamed we could surpass that. But, with all the great weather and community participation, we had a 10-30 percent increase in Oktoberfest events," said co-chairperson Paula Hampton of Municipal Bank.
Saturday night's parade included Jeff Jarvis, Manteno's Citizen of the Year, and members of the American Legion Post 755, Manteno's Mayor Tim Nugent, the Manteno Police and Fire Departments, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and a variety of area businesses and school and community groups.
Dralle Chevrolet won first place for "Best Float." Wood Farms came in second, and third went to Get Wet Pools. The People's Choice Award was given to Fuse Salon in Manteno.
Vulcan Material's Kids Corner was once again a big hit and featured a fossil hunt in Manteno's largest sandbox, a chance to make your own pet rock, balloons for the kids and a rock climbing wall. Over 1,300 people took a guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the Vulcan quarry on Saturday and Sunday.
» Anita Eason - Manteno News - September 25, 2008
Weather for Oktoberfest can often be unpredictable, with rain and unseasonably cold days putting a damper on the fun; however, this year's 11th annual Oktoberfest brought four beautiful sunny days.
"With last year's Oktoberfest being the big success that it was, we never dreamed we could surpass that. But, with all the great weather and community participation, we had a 10-30 percent increase in Oktoberfest events," said co-chairperson Paula Hampton of Municipal Bank.
Saturday night's parade included Jeff Jarvis, Manteno's Citizen of the Year, and members of the American Legion Post 755, Manteno's Mayor Tim Nugent, the Manteno Police and Fire Departments, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and a variety of area businesses and school and community groups.
Dralle Chevrolet won first place for "Best Float." Wood Farms came in second, and third went to Get Wet Pools. The People's Choice Award was given to Fuse Salon in Manteno.
Vulcan Material's Kids Corner was once again a big hit and featured a fossil hunt in Manteno's largest sandbox, a chance to make your own pet rock, balloons for the kids and a rock climbing wall. Over 1,300 people took a guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the Vulcan quarry on Saturday and Sunday.
