Monster trucks will once again spin their wheels at the upcoming 48th Sublimity Harvest Festival this month.
“We can’t wait!” said Becky Silbernagel, entertainment chair. “We have so much fun planned!”
According to Silbernagel, steps will be taken to follow state COVID requirements. “Thank goodness we are an outdoor event!” Silbernagel said.
Presented by Power Chevrolet, the Festival takes place Sept. 10-12 at the Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, complete with food booths and commercial vendors.
“Don’t miss Saturday,” Silbernagel said. “We will be remembering the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at 6 p.m. with a tribute featuring the Oregon National Guard.”
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Silbernagel said parking is different this year.
“You can park on the grounds in premier parking, or you can park in our parking lot up the road from the grounds and be shuttled in,” she said. “All of that information can be found on our website.”
Favorites are always the monster trucks and the modified tractors and trucks with their multi-engines and lots of noise, according to officials.
Monster trucks are all three days, and trucks this year are Maniac driven by Dave Smith, Captain USA driven by Jeff Bainter, Devastator driven by Aaron Basl, Airborne Ranger driven by Joe Cypher, Wild Card driven by Bo Swanson, and Obsessed driven by Eric Swanson.
Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday, with live entertainment in the Coors Light tent, open to ages 21 and older. Pulling competition begins at 6 p.m. followed by the ever-popular monster trucks.
Live music by the Rock N Roll Cowboys will follow the monster trucks on the RPD Main Stage. Gates close at 1 a.m.
Saturday’s action begins with the 43rd annual Sublimity Harvest Festival Road Run and Walk at 9 a.m. at Sublimity Elementary School. The courses are excellent for the competitive runner, the fun runner, and the walker. The fun run is sponsored by Santiam Hospital. Registration is $20; ages 12 and under are free.
Following the fun run will be the Harvest Festival parade. Judging starts at 9:30 a.m. and the parade at 11 a.m. Register prior to Sept. 1 to ensure placement in correct class. Entry fee is $10, and registration forms are online.
Gates open at noon and live entertainment for all ages runs until 6 p.m. Nathan Myers will perform at 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Acoustic Lens at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stock and modified truck pulls begin at 1 p.m., then the evening show at 6 p.m. followed by monster trucks.
Entertainment in the Coors Light tent will be for ages 21 and older only from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live music by Jake Nacrelli. Main Stage Entertainment is sponsored by RPD Truck Services.
Sunday kicks off with the annual Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Harvest Festival breakfast, featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 60+, $5 for kids 5-10, and free for kids 4 and under. The first fundraiser since COVID, the breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to noon at the Sublimity Fire Hall. Proceeds help fund the Auxiliary Medical Scholarship Program and purchase needed items for the hospital. For more information, call 503-749-2910.
Sunday’s entertainment will be provided after the monster trucks by Sand-Lynn at 2-4 p.m. in the Coors Light Entertainment tent. Also on the schedule are ATV pulls, 10 a.m.; horse pulls, 11 a.m.; tractor pulls, 1 p.m.; and ending with monster trucks at 3 p.m. The festival closes at 6 p.m.
Opening times for the KidZone, complete with a variety of inflatable slides and obstacle courses, are 5 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Kids will have great fun in the water attractions and with the KidZone zip line, organizers agree. Tickets are $1 each, 25 for $20. or 65 for $50. The KidZone sponsor is Stettler Supply Company.
All events are general admission, and tickets at the gates are Friday, $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and children 6-12; Saturday, $23 for adults, $11.50 for seniors and children 6-12; and Sunday, $15 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets purchased online in advance will be at a discount while supplies last. A direct link to Afton Tickets can be found on the Festival website.
Shuttle service to and from the grounds will be available at Stayton Middle School, Stayton Elementary, Sublimity Fire Department and Aumsville Market. Shuttles will arrive on the half-hour and depart 50 minutes past the hour every hour until the final shuttle leaves the grounds at 12:50 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5:50 p.m. on Sunday. A full schedule is on the website.
Vendors still have time to register. Prices and other information are onsite as is a full list of sponsors.
For more information, call 503-769-3579, visit www.sublimityharvestfestival.com, or follow along on Facebook for up-to-date information.
