The 16th annual Redmond Kiwanis R’Oktoberfest Celebration will be rock’n Downtown Redmond. Admission is free to this family-friendly event. There will be approximately two dozen beers and ciders to taste for a fee. Live music will be provided by the first band, Derek Michael Marc, playing from 2-4. Games for grown-ups — a grain toss and stein hoisting — occur from 4-6. The second band, Sleepless Truckers, plays from 6-8:30. Games for kids, an obstacle course, hoop shooting and cornhole occur throughout the day and into the evening, along with face painting, balloon sculptures and a music station where kiddos can try their hand at several musical instruments. In addition, three children’s bicycles will be raffled for free–the only stipulation is one ticket for each child in a family. Proceeds from the event will benefit Central Oregon Force who will coordinate the children’s activities. At the silent auction station, there will be a Wheel of gLUCK – which means luck in German. For $5 participants can spin the wheel to determine their prizes, with the minimum value being $5. Everyone is guaranteed to be a winner! Central Oregon Force is a non-profit organization designed to provide 1st through 8th grade girls in the greater Redmond community with an opportunity to develop solid basketball skills and teach character-based life skills through sports.
