Oktoberfest Joy is a fountain and sculpture by Jerry Joslin, installed in Mt. Angel, Oregon, United States.

Oktoberfest Joy
The fountain in 2020
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ArtistJerry Joslin
LocationMt. Angel, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates45°4′3.80″N 122°47′58.88″W / 45.0677222°N 122.7996889°W / 45.0677222; -122.7996889
Plaque for the fountain

Description and history

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The fountain depicts two dancing children; the statues were acquired by the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce, which also maintains the fountain and surrounding flower beds.[1] A planning and design document for the proposed Mt. Angel Bavarian District describes the fountain as a "key transportation landmark" and recommended converting the fountain to solar power.[2] In 2018, the Roth Family Foundation granted $10,000 to the city for a 26x18-foot mural by David McDonald depicting Mt. Angel's "iconic" landmarks. The "German inspired" mural shows dancers wearing lederhosen and "ringing" the Oktoberfest Joy fountain.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "About Us". Mount Angel Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mt. Angel Bavarian District Planning and Design" (PDF). City of Mt. Angel, Oregon. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Evans, Patrick (April 25, 2018). "Mount Angel receives grants for Festhalle mural". Woodburn Independent. Retrieved November 8, 2020.