Page 2 - 2022 Oktoberfest Guide

Guten Tag alle Festers

This year marks our 61st Oktoberfest USA Celebration since 1961, making
our Fest the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest. Our Fest is lovingly
nicknamed Das Beste and has been ranked in the Top 10 Oktoberfest
celebrations in the United States.
Willkommen

With strong community support, we can continue to spread gemütlichkeit
to the Coulee Region year round. It is important for La Crosse to continue this
tradition because of the more than 15 million dollars of economic impact
it brings to our community. With your support, we give back more than
$100,000 to local volunteer groups, scholarships and our veterans each
year. Throughout 61 years of Oktoberfest, our Royal family has visited local
assisted-living facilities and schools, and traveled the Midwest extensively to
promote the city of La Crosse.

Please enjoy our iconic Torchlight and Maple Leaf parades, the polkas,
talented musicians, food and all our festivities! Remember to Fest responsibly
and as you do, thank our first responders and police officers for keeping our
community and festival safe.
Prost!
Mark Wemette, 2022 President