LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dashing dachshunds, German culture, music, merriment and bicycles will return to downtown this Saturday as two of Lake County's annual celebrations take place.

The fifth annual Oktoberfest will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Main Street.

It will once again offer a day of music and fun, games and contests, German food, beer tasting, arts and crafts booths, and more.

A highlight is the Dachshund Derby Dash.

All doggie participants must be vaccinated, have some dachshund heritage and remain on leash unless racing. There is a $10 per-dog entry fee. First place receives $75.

There also will be a costume contest for dogs of every breed.

The daylong celebration coincides with the 24th annual Konocti Challenge bicycle ride around Clear Lake, headquartered this year at Skylark Shores Resort on N. Main Street.

The challenge offers several courses, from a 20-mile fun ride for families to the more challenging 40-, 65- and 100-mile routes that take riders around the county.

Start times begin as early as 7 a.m. for the longer courses and after 10 a.m. for the family rides.

The event will once again feature its end-of-ride barbecue to help riders refuel and relax.

For more information on the ride or to register, visit www.konoctichallenge.com . A video on the 2012 ride can be seen below.

For more information about Oktoberfest, visit http://www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com/ or call the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at 707-263-5092.

The full schedule of events is below.

Oktoberfest schedule of events

11 a.m.: Event kicks off with the first beer and the inaugural chicken dance with Festmeister Tony Barthel.

Noon to 2 p.m.: The trio “Showcase the Band” plays on the main stage.

Noon to 5 p.m.: Craft beer tasting. Cost is $20 for full tasting or $30 with a commemorative lanyard and glass.

1:30 p.m.: Beer pong and cornhole competitions in Museum Park. The entry fee per team per competition is $20. Sign up at the information booth at Third and Main streets.

2 p.m.: Doggie and people costume contests, and the famed Dachshund Derby Dash, which takes place after the costume contests in the doggie contest area. For more information on the derby or to download an application, visit http://www.oktoberfest-lakeport.com/oktoberfest-contests/dachshund-derby.html .

3 to 5 p.m.: Showcase the Band comes back to the Main Stage.

5 p.m.: Winners of the stein contest will be announced. Beer stein owners will line-up at the Main Stage with their steins with the winners pronounced.

6 to 9 p.m.: Street dance featuring the Jimi Z Band in front of the museum on the grass and vendor booths on Main Street.

8:30 p.m.: Cash opportunity drawing. Prizes are $250, $250 and $500. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased throughout the day.