Willkommen!
Welcome to Mt. Angel, Oregon. This little town, founded in the late 1800s by German settlers, has an Old World flavor which is heightened by the many Bavarian style storefronts and the beautiful Benedictine Abbey and Monastery. Mt. Angel celebrates its German heritage each year during the Oktoberfest, one of Oregon's largest festivals.
MT. ANGEL CHAMBER OF COMMERECE
Chamber Updates
4th of July Parade and Fireworks Celebration
Thank you everyone for a great 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Celebration. It was truly one to remember with our greatest parade and Fireworks to date. We want to personally thank everyone involved:
Gold Sponsors:
Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Roth's Fresh Markets
Silver Sponsors:
DirectLink
Mt Angel 76 Gas Station
Bob Fessler Foundation
Bronze Sponsors:
Pete Wall
Butsch Insurance
Purdy Enterprises
Annen Bros Inc
Zest Catering
Greg's Automotive
Mary Kohler
Anne Kraemer
Mt Angel Wellness
Thank you to the volunteers that made this whole event possible:
Mt Angel Fire Department - Pyrotechnician crew.
Mt Angel Police Department - Parade and Fireworks security, staging and traffic control.
JFK High School Cross Country Team - Parade staging and Fireworks parking.
JFK Boys Basketball Team - Parade Barricade Support
Michael, Norm and Drake Zollner - Parade Announcers.
Mt Angel American Legion Post #89 - Parade Ceremonies, Military Flyover and Fireworks staging.
We couldn't have done it without these amazing partners giving their time and resources.
We look forward to seeing you all next year at our 2026 celebration, honoring 250 years of our Nation's Independence!
FREE Summer Meals for Kids & Teens!
NEW LOCATION this year: Mt. Angel Middle School!
Starting Monday, June 16 through Thursday, August 14, the Mt. Angel School District is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for all kids and teens (ages 1-18)!
📍 Where: Mt. Angel Middle School
📅 When: Monday-Thursday (Closed Fridays + Thursday, June 19)
🍩 Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 AM
🥪 Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
✨ Weekend Grab & Go Meals available Thursdays at lunch!
Note: Week of Juneteenth (June 17-20), Grab & Go meals will be available Wednesday, June 18 instead.
No sign-up, no paperwork—just show up & enjoy!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
2024 Annual Report
Just a few notes on what we accomplished this past year.
January, we had our election of officers and board members.
February, we had Volksfest that was a very successful and fun festival.
With late spring and early summer, our patriotic flower baskets went up. The fountain was well maintained and the kiosk had some repairs and updated welcome sign thanks to some high school students and volunteers. The Junior First and Maureen Ernst memorial scholarships were awarded to two students with impressive resumes.
Fourth of July events were the best ever! There were so many parade entries and so many spectators. The fireworks display did not disappoint!
Late summer we met for some goal setting, formed three committees that have met and discussed changes to come, all with keeping the community of Mt. Angel as our focus.
Early fall, we welcomed a new board member, Cyndi Field Durkee. We are happy she is willing to help our future projects.
I also want to thank all of our sponsors - those who sponsor flower baskets, fireworks, scholarship funds, and our festivals. We couldn't do as much as we do without their generosity.
I personally want to thank all officers and board members for being a part of the chamber. It takes all of us to work together to do what we do. Thank you for all your time you give.
With that, have a Blessed Christmas season and Joyous New Year!
Heidi Hammack
President, Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce
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2025 Scholarships
Junior First
The Junior First Citizen scholarship was established by the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce to recognize a JFK senior who exemplifies community involvement, leadership, and overall dedication to the events in our community. Junior First Citizens demonstrate community-wide involvement with strong leadership qualities and a desire to continue in leadership roles for years to come.
Our 2025 Junior First Citizen is Yulissa Chavez Cortes. To quote Yulissa - "Community service is much more than a charitable act, it is a vital force that strengthens communities, promotes personal growth, creates social change, and fosters responsibility." Yulissa is a member of the National Honor Society, currently serves as the ASB Vice President, and was captain of her cross country team this past fall. One of her proudest accomplishments is her involvement with the partnership with the Red Cross and the community blood drives. Yulissa strived to reach the maximum number of donations while running the event as smoothly as possible. In addition to the blood drive, Yulissa has also volunteered in our community in a variety of ways: at the public library, Oktoberfest info booth, dough boy booth and clean up crew, 4th of July parade, and Doernbecher fundraiser. The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a $2,000 unrestricted scholarship to Yulissa!
Maureen Ernst Memorial
The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce established the Maureen Ernst Memorial Scholarship in honor of longtime Chamber board member and dedicated community member, Maureen Ernst. Maureen passed away in 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer but left behind a legacy of volunteerism and love for this community that we have never forgotten. When selecting a recipient for this scholarship, we look for students that demonstrate a level of volunteerism in our community that goes above and beyond, just as Maureen did.
Our selection for the 2025 Maureen Ernst Memorial Scholarship is Amber Handran. Amber is an active member in the National Honor Society and currently serves as the ASB Vice Representative. Through NHS, and ABS, she helps organize events and fundraisers to support various school initiatives and student activities. An active member of the Track and Field team, she recently raised $1,000 to purchase a new track tent for the team. Amber also spends time volunteering at Oktoberfest, at youth camps to coach young athletes and help develop their skills, and taking shifts in the concession stands for basketball and football. Outside of school, Amber enjoys helping her grandparents around the house and on their farm. Amber cites the importance of community services because it can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, something she has personally experienced. The support of others during tough times has had a lasting impression on Amber and in her words, "community service will always be a priority in my life because I believe in the power of small actions to create big changes."
The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a $2,000 unrestricted scholarship to Amber!
Meetings
The Chamber meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the Community Room of the Mt. Angel Festhalle. Meetings are open to the public.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
July 9 (Due to 4th of July Events)
August 6
September 3