Below are the BIG WINNERS from our 2011 Oktoberfest events listed in alphabetical order. Congratulations to all the participants of our various Oktoberfest events and competitions! We appreciate your support and hope you'll continue to stay involved. From all of us at Oktoberfest...EIN PROSIT!
Big Muddy Run brought to you by the Children's Museum of La Crosse:
2011 Results (View from the Big Muddy Run Website)
Craft Beer Night Best Brew brought to you by Inland and Festival Foods:
1st place - Rhinelander Brewing Company's "Chocolate Bunny Stout"
2nd place - Bell's Brewing Company's "Octoberfest Beer"
Thank you to all the breweries and attendees that made it out to our successfull 4th annual Craft Beer Night and we'll look forward to seeing you next year!
Light the Night Contest:
- Commerical Window Display - Sweet Shop (1113 Caledonia Street)
- 1st Place Residential: Troy Hesse - 1333 Caledonia Street
- 2nd Place Residential: Jean Scharff - 1503 Caledonia Street
- 3rd Place Residential: Dennis Edman - 1004 Caledonia Street
- 4th Place Residential: Riley Hunter - 1514 Caledonia Street
Maple Leaf Parade brought to you by La Crosse Radio Group and Midwest Family Broadcasting:
- Mrs. Oktoberfest Award (Education) - Ho Chunk, Entry #90
- Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest (Theme Music) - Clog Jam #88
- Festmaster Award (Visiting Royalty & Festivals) - Cashton #31
- Burgermeister Award (Service Clubs) - Washbun Neighborhood Association #28
- President's Award (Commercial Units) - Croell Redi Mix #133
- Director's Award (Board's Choice) - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom #22
- Parade Committee Award (Overall Theme) - HoChunk #90
Photo Contest brought to you by the La Crosse Camera Club, May's Photos, North Country Steak Buffet, and Wal-Mart Photo:
| Category |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Color Prints |
Road to Hokah by Paul Schoenfeld |
"Breath" Taking by Kathy Burch |
Field of Five by Dave Amundson |
| Black and White Prints |
Acrobats by John Schilling |
Rural Route by Krisit Olson |
The Sewing Room by Jim Horn |
| Student Color Print |
Solitude by Toni Paisley |
Portrait of a Hawk by Toni Paisley |
Grandad's Bluff by Kendra Roberts |
| Student Black and White |
On the Edge by Megan Jean |
Barcelona by Ellie Adler |
Winter Blues by Kendra Roberts |
| Oktoberfest Theme |
Grenadier by Jerry Weigel |
My Grandfather's Legacy by Lauren Schmidt |
Future Festmaster by Andrea Hoesley-Washa |
| Projected |
Stormy Evening by Phillip Wanke |
Those Eyes by Jerry Weigel |
Blue Dasher by Al Sheldon |
Sing & Swig Karaoke Contest brought to you by the La Crosse County Tavern League:
- 1st Place - Julica Rose Kelly - Geroge Street Pub
- 2nd Place - Amy Kurts - Sloopy's
- 3rd Place - Dee Dee King - Logan Bar
View full listing of finalists (Download printable PDF)
Torchligh Parade:
- Best Lighted Overall Unit - Wennes Pony Farm #1-28
- Best Illuminated Float - Trempealeau Lions #2-02
- Best Illuminated Marching Unit - Arcadia #2-04
PLEASE NOTE: Above are all the winners we are aware of. If you have more information on events that you'd like to pass along, PLEASE DO SO! You can send information to: tina@oktoberfestusa.com or call our office at 608.784.3378. Thanks!