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Special Fester Nomination
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Oktoberfest Special Fester Nomination
La Crosse Festivals Inc. (d/b/a Oktoberfest USA) accepts nominations for the Special Fester through the first Monday in May each calendar year.
If you know an individual who would love to be a part of the Oktoberfest family, submit your nomination!
Your nominee should be a person who:
• has a special need or disability
• is between the ages of 9 and 21
• is a resident within 20-mile radius of La Crosse
All entries must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on the first Monday in May each calendar year to be considered for that year.
The final selection is made by Special Fester Committee. The new Speical Fester will be announced at the Special Fester Ball held yearly in September.
Eligible nominations shall remain active for two years from the date of the original nomination.
Your Information
Please enter your contact information below. Your information will be kept in confidence and will only be used should we need further information about your nominee.
Your Name
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First
Last
Your Address
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Street Address
City
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Your Phone Number
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Your Email
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Enter Email
Confirm Email
Your Relationship to Nominee
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Special Fester Nominee Personal Information
Please enter the nominee's personal information below.
Nominee's Name
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First
Last
Nominee's Birthdate
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Month
Day
Year
Nominee's Address
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Street Address
City
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Nominee's Phone
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Nominee's Email
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Enter Email
Confirm Email
Special Fester Nominee Biographical Information
This section pertains to the nominees biographical information. You will be given an opportunity on the next page to enter information other than what is asked for on this page.
Reason for Nomination
- Include favorite activities - Any special accommodations that may need to be considered - Brief description of special need or disability
Other Comments & Information
Why should the Nominee be the next Special Fester?
Please tell us why the individual you have nominated should be the Special Fester.
Other Comments
Please let us know any other comments or information you have to help us in the selection process.
Phone
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