A big thank you to the 8162 guests who joined us for the 2007
Verboort Sausage and Sauerkraut Dinner.  We appreciate your patronage!
.........and thanks for bringing the great weather along with you!
 

       Every year the folks in Verboort have invited a few of their
neighbors over for a sausage and sauerkraut dinner.

      In 1934, 198 lbs of sausage and 10 gallons of  sauerkraut were
served to 150 diners.  In 2007 we made 13 tons of sausage,
about 1,980 gallons of kraut, and served 8,162 guests.

    We would like to invite you to come join us for dinner(map)on the
first Saturday in November.  Prices : Children (6-12) $7,
Seniors (62+) $14, and Adults, $15. The dinner includes
all you can eat Verboort Sausage and sauerkraut, both made by
parishioners right here on the church property.  Included is a 7
ingredient green salad, rolls, mashed potatoes with gravy, green
beans, and a piece of apple or lemon pie. Dinners are also available
"to go" at $15.  Bulk sausage is available, but be advised that it
sells out quickly so if you are planning on buying sausage, come
early in the day.

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      Folks being served their "all you can eat" meals.      Some folks choose the drive up window for dinners "to go".

More pictures are available here

NEW!  Sausage making pictures and video here
Pictures from the 72nd annual dinner, Nov `06

When visiting us for dinner, we recommend that you buy your
dinner tickets when you arrive, then take the opportunity to take a
stroll around our grounds and beneath the 123 year old Giant
Sequoia trees. You can also buy handicrafts ranging from
homemade candy to hand sewn quilts.  All proceeds from our dinner
go to assist in the operation of Visitation School.

Just the FAQ's!
      Despite what you may have seen on other web sites, the times of growing
 all the food we need for the dinner are long gone.  The sheer volume of food
required, as well as changing regulations, now mean that we buy what we need.
We do make our famous sausage right here at the Parish in our state of the art
facility, and we still make our own applesauce and kraut. For those with dietary
concerns, the sausage contains pork, beef, salt, and pepper, then spends some
time in our smokehouse.  Our meat is government inspected at the facility
we buy it from, and there is also a government inspector on site the day we make
the sausage.  Regulations require that we add a fraction of a percent of
meat cure, which contains some sodium nitrite, as does all commercially available
meat.  Our sausage has no other additives or fillers.

How do I find Verboort?  Just click here.

Tri Met bus route 57 (schedule) connects MAX blue line to Forest Grove,
which is about 3 miles from Verboort. Pacific Cab (503-649-6860)can take
you the rest of the way to Verboort.

Supervised bike parking  for our guests who ride bikes.  Hours, 10:30AM to 5PM

Overnight accommodations are available in Forest Grove.
Dinner is served Saturday only, from 11am to 8pm.
Ticket sales begin at 10:00 AM

Price:  Adults $15, Seniors $14, Children (6-12) $7
            Cash or check only.  ATM available.
            Sorry, we can't accept credit or debit cards.

We open the doors for bulk Sausage and Sauerkraut sales at 9:00,
although the lines begin forming  earlier.  In 2007, the first
person lined up to buy sausage at 3:30AM!  We usually sell
out of available bulk sausage in the very early afternoon. If
bulk sausage is important to you plan to arrive early. Though
it varies a bit from year to year, usually arriving somewhere
around 8 or 9AM is your best bet.  Arriving after 10:30 or 11AM
is usually too late.

   Be advised that there are separate lines for sausage and kraut.
If you are planning on buying both it is wise to bring two people.
(or make an alliance with a stranger!)

Want tips on cooking your sausage?  Just click here!

Bulk sausage is $4.50lb and sauerkraut is $1.00/pint, $2.00/quart
and $4.00/2 quart.

All Drive-thru and carry out dinners are $15.00
The drive-thru window opens at 11 AM

Bingo is available downstairs in the Foresters Building

Proceeds go to support the Visitation Catholic School

Just a reminder, buy your dinner tickets and then enjoy visiting
our beautiful church and school grounds, as dinners will be
served according to ticket number, and there could be a wait.
No advanced sales of tickets available.

Tickets must be used no later than 1 hour after your ticket number
has been announced and displayed above the dinner entrance door.

Our sausage is not available at any other time of year, or in any stores.
Sorry, but we are not able to ship sausage, you must buy it here in person,
or have a friend buy it for you. Sorry, but no bulk sausage can be shipped.
Just not enough people power to get it all done.
 

Other popular points of interest include:
        -Fancy work booth
        -Home-made Candy Booth
        -Home-made baked food booth
        -Plant Booth
        -Christmas Ornament booth
        -Pot holder game
        -Fish pond and other fun games

Dinner includes:
        Sausage, Sauerkraut, green beans, potatoes/gravy,
        salad, roll/butter, applesauce, and lemon or apple pie

The rural roads around Verboort are a popular destination for bicyclists.
Several bike clubs plan organized rides that travel through Verboort
on the day of the dinner.  If you are riding with them or on your own we
offer a supervised bike corral (bring your own lock), water, basic repair
tools and a floor pump. For those not wanting a full sit down dinner we
offer the option of sausage sandwiches and sausage on a stick,
as well as a few picnic tables where you can eat a "dinner to go".

A beer garden is available at the nearby Verboort Rod & Gun Club.
Shuttle bus service runs continuously, and dinner ticket numbers
are announced on location so you know when to return for dinner.
Minors are not allowed at the beer garden or on the shuttle bus.
The beer garden is open from noon until the dining rooms are
waiting for folks to be seated, usually around 9 - 9:30PM.
 
 

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