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Published 6:35 am Monday, September 15, 2025
WALLOWA COUNTY — Music and merriment take heart stage Sept. 24-28 throughout Oregon’s Alpenfest.
“We love giving visitors a taste of all that Wallowa County has to offer,” Alpenmeister Stefan Hasselblad stated. “We really want Alpenfest to be an event that involves the entire county.”
Visitors can benefit from the area’s beautiful magnificence because the occasion unfolds in three picturesque Wallowa County communities. In addition to small-town attraction, the panorama is accentuated by jagged peaks.
“The Wallowa Mountains are often called the ‘Little Alps,’ and they truly are a perfect backdrop for a fall Swiss-German festival,” Hasselblad stated.
The occasion will get underway on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m. at M. Crow, 133 Highway 82 in Lostine. The Alpenmeister stated individuals can get primed for the competition with “amazing pizza and beer.” Also, accordionist Matt Cooper, professor emeritus of music at Eastern Oregon University, will feed the Alpenfest temper.
Next, raise a stein whereas attending the ceremonial keg tapping on Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m. at Terminal Gravity Brewing, 803 SE School St., Enterprise. In addition, music can be offered by Cooper and Swiss alphornists Phil and Gayle Neuman.
Outdoor enjoyable at Alpenfair
During the weekend, Sept. 26-28, the occasion heads up the street for the competition’s signature Alpenfair. Held outside on the Joseph Community Center, 102 E. First St., admission is free. It’s open Friday, midday to five p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to five p.m.; and Sunday, midday to three p.m.
It options leisure, beer, meals and actions, together with face portray, cornhole, ring toss and German-themed contests. Also, about 15-25 distributors provide their wares every day. And the choices swell on Saturday with the Joseph Farmers Market.
“Our free outdoor live music, kids’ games and vendors create a great fall atmosphere,” Hasselblad stated.
The indoor performances characteristic music, dancing, yodeling and merriment on Friday, 6-10 p.m. on the Joseph Community Center. On Saturday, the periods run from 1-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and free for ages 17 and youthful.
Oregon’s Alpenfest attracts among the most sought-after Swiss-German performers throughout the Pacific Northwest, together with the Polkatones, Tirolean Dancers of Oregon and alphornists Phil and Gayle Neuman. By taking excellent care of the performers, Hasselblad stated, they stay up for coming to Wallowa County.
“Our artists tell us again and again that they love coming here,” he stated. “They don’t just perform and leave — they become part of the festival and the community.”
Happy hour, with half-priced beer, begins 60 minutes earlier than performances. Also, attendees study dance steps from the professionals, which can be utilized in the course of the viewers participation parts of the present.
“It’s a great way to experience Swiss-German culture, learn something new and get ready to enjoy the music for the rest of the night,” Hasselblad stated.
Launched in 2024, the Alpenfest Passport Program affords a enjoyable option to encourage individuals to go to native companies, Hasselblad stated. Nearly two dozen retailers — listed on the occasion web site — are collaborating, providing attendees an opportunity to earn free prizes, meals and drinks throughout Alpenfest.
“It feels like a scavenger hunt and people love it,” the Alpenmeister stated. “The program also helps our sponsors by ensuring that festival-goers stop by their stores and see the awesome products they sell.”
A portion of Alpenfest proceeds funds a commerce faculty scholarship administered by the Rotary Club of Wallowa County in reminiscence of Josef “Joe” Ehrler. The longtime Wallowa County resident and Alpenfest volunteer was born and raised in Switzerland, the place he studied to develop into an electrician.
Looking for journey, he later moved to Canada and ultimately the United States. Ehrler and his spouse, Rita, fell in love with Wallowa County after spending a Fourth of July weekend in Joseph.
After a 33-year run of being held at Wallowa Lake, Alpenfest pale for a number of years. In 2012, Ehrler and others introduced the oom-pah-pah again with the competition increasing to extra of Wallowa County.
For extra about Oregon’s Alpenfest or to buy efficiency tickets, go to www.oregonalpenfest.com. Additional particulars might be discovered on Facebook by way of bit.ly/4mT3ylR.
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