Eric Verill of New Gloucester winds up before tossing a keg Saturday afternoon during the keg toss competition at the annual Oktoberfest Party at Lost Valley in Auburn. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Kelsey Poliquin of Lewiston celebrates as champion Saturday afternoon with John Herrick at Lost Valley in Auburn. She is the two-time defending champion of the Keg Toss Competition and defended her title. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Jon Mercier, center, is interviewed by Keg Toss Competition host and judge John Herrick, left, after winning the event Saturday afternoon at Lost Valley in Auburn during its annual Oktoberfest Party. At right, Travis Dow from Lost Valley waits to hand Mercier his winnings. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Kelsey Poliquin of Lewiston tosses a keg Saturday afternoon at Lost Valley in Auburn. The mayor of Auburn, Jason Levesque, tapped the ceremonial keg at noon to kick off the festivities that lasted into the night. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Raven Rossignol of Lewiston winds up to toss a keg Saturday afternoon at Lost Valley in Auburn. There are games, live music, food and lots of beer during the annual Oktoberfest Party. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Spectators watch competitors use varying techniques Saturday afternoon during the keg toss competition during the annual Oktoberfest Party at Lost Valley in Auburn. Kerry Gallivan of Freeport loses his footing and, despite ending up with a short toss, still delights the crowd with his follow through. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal