Welcome to Muddy Frogwater!
Come join us at Yantis Park on August 19-19 in Milton-Freewater!
2012 will mark the 32nd Anniversary of the Muddy Frogwater Country Classic Festival and Corn Roast in Milton-Freewater, Oregon! The Festival, scheduled for August 17-19 in 2012, takes place at Richard Yantis Memorial Park and has all the charm and ambiance of a good old-fashioned country get together. People from all over the Pacific Northwest come together to enjoy the pleasant, rural setting Milton-Freewater has to offer.
Family Fun
The whole family is taken into consideration when planning for the festival: from Kiddie Land to the Art Show and everything in between, there are fun activities, events, contests and games for everyone that take place everyday and all day during the festival. Be sure to check out the schedule of events for a complete listing of what's happening!
This is a great, inexpensive way to get out and enjoy the summer weather. Admission to the festival is free! (Please note that some charges may apply for meal tickets, vendor games or contest entries. Meal tickets may be purchased on site.)
Contests, Activites and Games
- Friday morning, treat yourself to the Ambassador Breakfast at the Park
- Join us on North Main Street and along DeHaven Street for the Saturday Morning Parade
- Babies can compete for prizes Friday morning at the Pretty Baby Contest
- Softball Tournament takes place all weekend
Muddy Frogwater Run - 1 mile and 5K run or walk- Satisfy your hunger at the Chamber BBQ Friday night
- Talent of the Valley Competition - Download Entry Packet for 2011 (PDF)
- Food and craft vendors
- Harvest Time Fine Art Show
- Hip Hop Mania and Watermelon Eating Competitions on Saturday
- Kiddie Land
- Elks Breakfast, Saturday morning
- Bingo
- Rotary Chicken BBQ, Saturday evening
Live Entertainment
Bring your own chair or claim a bale of straw and sit back to enjoy the great sounds coming from the band shell. Friday night features a concert by the local band "Lark Drive". Saturday night begins with Portlands best "Tommy Hogan Band" followed by the "Talent of the Valley" competition, which will round out the remainder of the weekend. Contestants are needed, sign up now! Bands will compete on Friday afternoon and all other categories will perform Saturday. The finalists from each category will compete on Sunday for a grand prize of $500 with 2nd place taking home $250 and 3rd $125. All entertainment is offered for your pleasure at no charge.
Saturday Parade
The Muddy Frogwater parade begins on Saturday morning at Valley Christian Church on North Main Street and will continue on Main Street to end at Yantis Park on DeHaven Street.
This fun parade features floats by you! After all, the one thing that makes our festival successful is the people and businesses that live and work in our community! So, we invite you to join in the festival spirit and advertise your business, organization or club. Decorate a vehicle, trailer, animal or even your body and make a lasting impression on your friends and neighbors! (Parade applications will be available online.)
Good Food, Good Crafts
As visitors wander through the park, a variety of craft and food vendors offer an irresistible and varied selection of items. There is no shortage of food: organized breakfasts and dinners are offered on Friday and Saturday by local service clubs/organizations.
Sunday Corn Roast and Watermelon Feed
On Sunday morning, the local ministerial society brings fellowship and Sunday worship services to the park which is followed by the annual Corn Roast/Watermelon Feed, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
For a “Hoppin’ Good Time” the Muddy Frogwater Festival is the place to be on August 19, 20 and 21. See you there!
Questions?
Additional information on any of the scheduled events is available by calling the Chamber of Commerce office at 541-938-5563.