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Evening In The Park

North Dakota Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award

Community Leadership Award

Community Leadership Award given to Garry and Kay Opp. Pictured from left to right is Garry Opp, Keith Hovland board member of the ND Chamber and Kay Opp.

Rib Cook Off Winners

Rib Cook Off Winners

1st Place: Shawn Ulmer, Oakes
2nd Place: Jerome Kelsh, Fullerton
3rd Place: Ted Mauch, Wydmere
Also pictured is Jean Schmaltz, president of the Oakes Area Chamber of Commerce

About "Evening in the Park"

Evening In Park Brochure:  Click Here (PDF format)

When:  August, 2010

The event is typically held mid-August around the corn harvest and includes a variety of activities through various Oakes Chamber volunteers. The main event is the "Pets in the Park" where young children bring their pets dressed in costume for judging.

2010 Pets in the Park Award recipients are:

Most Unusual: "Calypso" ~~ Silky Chicken: Trena Krum
Pet/Owner Look Alike: "Gretta" ~~ Standard Poodle: Taylor Roney
Most Talented: "Vinnie" ~~ Dog: Riley Decker
Best Conditioned: "Tuff" ~~ German Shorthair: Sy Skjefte
Best Costumed: "Luey" ~~ Dog: Aiden Ulmer
Junior Showmanship: "Mia" ~~ Dog: Sam & Maddie Huffman
Senior Showmanship: "Ace" ~~ Boxer: Adam Dahlstrom
Judges Fun: "Speedy" ~~ Guppie: Grant Wagner
Champion Dog: "Tori" ~~ King Charles Spaniel: Stella & Clarkson Sande
Champion Cat: "Emmie" ~~ Cat: Raina Ruch
Theme Award: "Annie" ~~ Dog: Bethany & Mallory Harris "World of Animated Animals"
True Blue: "Raja" ~~ Rescue Dog: Megan Baxter

The evening´s meal is FREE and sponsored by Oakes Chamber of Commerce

Additional activities include:

  • Youth Games
  • Community Train Rides for children
  • Farmer's Market
  • Rib Cook Off
  • And More

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