"Sample everything but focus on the sausage and kraut. Forget about calories--you can do penance later, and besides, this food is only available one night out of the whole year." --read all of Jim Dixon's past article on the Verboort Sausage Festival here.

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 1999, 13 tons of sausage and 350 gallons of sauerkraut were served to over 8000 diners. This year, over 10,000 diners are expected for this annual event.

General and Helpful Information
Why? The Verboort Annual Dinner is the largest annual fundraiser for the parish school. All food is grown and the sausage is 'ground' in Verboort.

Where's Verboort? see map
4285 NW Visitation Road
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

From Portland, Oregon, take US 26 (Sunset Hwy) west to the North Plains exit. (exit 57) As you exit, take a left and cross over the Sunset Hwy. Follow the signs for Forest Grove (take a right at the first traffic signal) continue until you see the large Sequoia trees and our brick church. Welcome to Verboort!

From Oregon Hwy 47 (Nehalem River Hwy) turn east on Verboort Rd. Verboort Road can be found at a flashing yellow light, about 2 miles north of Forest Grove. Follow Verboort Road until you see the large Sequoia trees on the left. Welcome to Verboort!

2007 Dinner Ticket Prices
Adult = $15.00
Seniors (62+) = $14.00
Children (12 and under) = $7.00 Dining Room Only
All “Dinners to Go” = $15.00

When should I buy my tickets?
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 130 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.

When should I get in line?
We open the doors for bulk Sausage and Sauerkraut sales at 9:00 am, although the lines begin forming as early as 6:00 am. We usually sell out of available bulk sausage so if this is important to you, you should plan to arrive early. (before noon)

What's included in my dinner?
Dinner includes: Sausage, Sauerkraut, green beans, potatoes/gravy, salad, roll/butter, applesauce, and lemon or apple pie.

Did I hear someone say beer garden?
Yes, 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.

Are there any accomodations nearby?
See a list of Forest Grove motels here
See a list of other motels nearby here

Visit the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce here

Thank you for supporting Visitation Catholic School.