Fastnacht Day Driveway Update

There was some snow at the Wagner Farm last night, and they are currently working to clear the driveway. It looks like it should be ready for Saturday if we do not get any more snow. In other news for today... Happy Fastnacht Day.

Elk Toss Reminders

There are only five days left until the Elk Toss, and here is our annual list of  things to remember as you are planning for Saturday.

1. Bring items to donate to the auction.

2. Bring non-perishable food to donate to the Danville-Riverside Food Bank.

3. Bring Pot-Luck Food to share at the Wagner Farm.

4. Bring cash or checks for the auction and event entry fees.

5. Bring a Drinking Vessel and your own beverages. The DGS was not able to get as many donations from local breweries like previous years, so we are requesting that this year be partially BYOB.

6. Wear Lederhosen or a Dirndl, or wear warm clothes and boots since we will be outside much of the day.

7. Please do not bring your dog to the Elk Toss.

8. Organize a carpool and drive an AWD/4WD vehicle. The Wagner Farm driveway and parking area will probably be snowy and/or icy.

9. Reserve a room if you want to spend the night in Danville.

10. Prepare to have fun while supporting some great organizations.

11. If you have a trophy from last year, please bring them back with you so that we can present it to this year's winner in that event.

12. Check this blog often in the next few days for updates on driveway conditions, weather, etc.

Skate/Scooter Ramp Construction Video

Show your kids this video to help them get in the mood for the Skateboard and Scooter Competition.







The rules for the competition are as follows:



Open to kids only. Contestants will be given 3 rounds of 60 seconds each to do as many tricks as they can. We will be picking judges who know absolutely nothing about skateboarding or scootering. The judges will then give awards. Contestants must provide their own scooter / skateboard, the must wear helmet, knee, and elbow pads.

Elk Toss Schedule

Here is an updated schedule for the 75th Annual Elk Toss, Charity Auction and Winter Festival - February 21, 2015.

10:30 am: Breakfast at Good Wil’s Restaurant, Milton/Montandon (optional)

11:00 am: Arrive at Wagner Farm

11:30 am: Opening Ceremonies at Wagner Farm

Noon: Events and Auction at Wagner Farm

• Elk Bugling, Scrap Iron Toss, Salad Toss, Block Shoot, Beard Contest, Puppet Show, Skateboard/Scooter Competition, etc.
• Charity Auction between events
  Annual meeting and officers reports
• Pot luck style food
• Live Music? 

4:00 pm: ELK TOSS followed by more auction

6:00 pm: Leave Wagner Farm and head to downtown Danville

7:00 pm: Tour of Danville begins at Pine Barn Inn bar. Potential tour stops include BJ’s, Old Forge Brewing Company, LT Evans, Pub II, etc

8:00 pm: Entertainment at Old Forge– Van Wagner, the Brothers McMonagle, and Fred Iobst


Note that the Puppet Show had to be canceled this year because of the Wagner Farm's ongoing battle with chronic wasting disease in the puppets.

The Driveway Strikes Back (Part 1)

Entertainment Update (Updated)

In addition to music by the Brothers McMonagle and Van Wagner at Old Forge Brewing Company after the Elk Toss, we are also pleased to announce that Fred Iobst will be once again performing table magic during the performance. Prepare to have your mind blown.

Entertainment Update

As reported last week, the DGS has arranged for musical entertainment at the Old Forge Brewing Company. Music by Van Wagner and the Brothers McMonagle* will occur. The McMonagles have provided the following press photo to share with the DGS...

*Band name subject to change. Appearance by Left Shark not yet confirmed.

Weather Forecast Update

Here is the updated Elk Toss weather forecast from AccuWeather. It is only 18 days until the Elk Toss and you know how accurate a forecast can be once you are within 20 days. So be prepared for 0.23 inches of rain/freezing rain and winds from the south-southwest at 10 mph.

Groundhog Day Driveway Update (updated)

Here's the driveway conditions update that we promised earlier today...

Groundhog Day Driveway Update

Happy Groundhog Day. Unsurprisingly, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. So it looks like we'll have another cold Elk Toss (if we are to believe the rodent).

We will provide a driveway update as soon as possible. The latest news from the Wagner Farm:

"the fog is so thick I'm not even sure I still have a driveway. "

Until we have a proper driveway update, please enjoy this short clip from the movie Groundhog Day: