- October 19, 2016
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The silent auction always has something for everyone.
Jonathan Lewis gives a good tickle to a visiting llama from Serenity Hills Llama Ranch.
Chris Rigel performs the typical blacksmith duties at the Oakland festival.
Kenneth Wood holds his position at a Native American camp.
Noah, left, and Adam Tilton show a typical camp setup at the American Mountain Men exhibit. The organization stages re-enactments of pre-1840s Rockies.
The Territo siblings show their talent on the festival stage.
Scouts in Troop 978, Oakland — Dylan Zimmerman, left, Tristan Milliken and Aubree File — operated the popcorn booth and sold fundraising treats.
PTO members Janice Lewis, left, Kristy Konat, Becky Grieser and Kacie Hough helped raise funds for Oakland Avenue Charter School.
The town of Oakland and the Oakland Nature Preserve stepped into the town’s history Saturday, Oct. 20, during the 21st Annual Oakland Heritage and Wildlife Festival. The benefit for the nature preserve was held at Speer Park and included displays by the American Mountain Men and typical blacksmith and Native American tents.
There were musical performances, history lessons, vendor booths selling everything from Christmas ornaments to Boy Scout popcorn and the chance to win some great items in the silent auction.