October 11 - Oktoberfest Fire and Ice

🍺🎃 OKTOBERFEST "FIRE AND ICE" CELEBRATION 🎃🍺 

 

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • All Day Event 8 am to 8 pm

Dorchester Heritage Center, Highway 78, Ridgeville

 

🔥 ONE EPIC DAY, MULTIPLE AMAZING EVENTS! 🔥

Join us for the ultimate fall celebration packed with excitement from morning to night!

 

🐎 MORNING: INAUGURAL TRAIL RIDE (8:00 AM) Support "The Trail That Heals" project benefiting our veterans and first responders

• $30 per rider includes trail ride, parking & festival admission

• Helmet required • All skill levels welcome

 

🌶️ AFTERNOON: CHILI COOK-OFF COMPETITION (1:00 PM - 4:30 PM) Bring the heat and compete for bragging rights!

• Categories: Hottest, Traditional, People's Choice, Most Creative & Grand Champion

• $2 per sample or 5 for $10 • Trail riders get 5 FREE samples!

• Cooks: $25 entry fee - Register by Oct 6th

 

🚜 EVENING: HAY RIDES (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Family-friendly wagon rides through the heritage grounds!

• $10 Adults • $7.50 Children (under 13)

• Buy tickets online - they WILL sell out! Also available at pavilion

• Multiple ride times throughout the evening

 

🍻 FEATURE: BEER & WINE GARDEN Local breweries and wineries featuring regional favorites

 

📸 SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS (11:00 AM) Winners announced and prizes awarded! Photo display featuring all entries.

 

🎤 EVENING: LIVE KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT Sing your heart out until 5:00 - 8:00 PM!

 

🛍️ PLUS:

• Farmers market vendors with seasonal offerings

• Food trucks with themed menu items

• Local craft vendors and artisans

• Games and activities for all ages

• Beautiful heritage center setting

 

🎟️ ADMISSION:

• Trail Ride: $10 adults - $7.50 under 13 years old

• General Festival: FREE

• Chili sampling & activities priced individually

🤝 SUPPORTING GREAT CAUSES: Every dollar helps fund "The Trail That Heals" - a therapeutic trail for veterans, police, fire, EMS personnel and their families dealing with PTSD and trauma.

 

🏛️ COMMUNITY PARTNER: DORCHESTER HERITAGE CENTER

 

📍 Easy to find Highway 78 Farmers Market on Highway 78 in Ridgeville • Plenty of parking

Mark your calendars - this is going to be UNFORGETTABLE! 🎉

Info & Registration: manager@highway78fm.com or (360) 340-7344

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