Contrary to the opinions of some (aka parents of school-aged children), summer is not over! IN FACT, it's feeling kinda Indian summery this year (hello another weekend in the 90s). That translates to the viability of outdoor activities for weeks (and hopefully weeks upon weeks) to come. To celebrate that slow burn, the Mercury is throwing an event centered around one of Portland's all-time favorite sports: Kickball!

It's called Kicktoberfest, and here's the deal:

Portland Mercury and Recesstime Sports have joined forces to KICK OFF the Harvest Season with a summer picnic, kickball sayonara!! Festivities to take place at Southeast Portland's Bloomington Park on Saturday, September 20th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Fast pitch & Slow pitch divisions available: SIGN-UP HERE!

At KICKTOBERFEST we will pit 32 teams against each other in a fierce (or not so much) best-of tournament, designed to give winter bragging rights to the BEST Kickballas in PDX. Sign up your team! Pack your coolers and picnic baskets! Come celebrate summer's favorite pastime and one last day in the park. All teams guaranteed 3 games in round robin format. 8 team elimination round to follow.

Hundreds of $$ in undisclosed prizes for winning Team along with feature in following Portland Mercury print edition and on social media. Games refereed by officials in accordance with Recesstime Rules. Signed waiver must be completed before play. Participants 21+ years old only. See you on the field!

Do it for the fame, the glory, the fun, or the monetary value. But do it or you'll be KICKING YOURSELF come February.