Yes, you read the title correctly; in Wamego, Kansas, Octoberfest has been changed to a completely different festival called OZtoberfest! This is, after all, "The Land of Oz."
We decided that we had to see what this was all about. Honestly, we didn't have much of a choice. Wamego's mainstreet was completely closed down for the entire weekend. There were vendors, food, free hot air balloon rides, train rides around town, a car show, and multiple performances of the Wizard of Oz at the Columbian Theatre.
But the biggest draw was the Munchkins - more specifically, four of the original munchkins from the Wizard of Oz. They had a red carpet entrance on Friday, cameo appearances in the theatre shows, and signed autographs. People were lined up down the entire mainstreet waiting to get autographs from the munchkins. They actually had to turn people away! It was quite a site to see. (It is interesting to note here that the munchkins are now in their late 80's and only 6 are still around....And 4 of them flew into Wamego for Oztoberfest.)
Look closely - it's the Wicked Witch of the West! (in front of Toto's Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in town)
John thought this car was really cool. Notice the bathroom faucet mounted on the front.--->
