Oktoberfest Royal Family
The Oktoberfest Royal Family is named each year and brings a face to our festivities. They are part of a 60-year lineage that embodies the spirit of fest. These folks lead the way during Fest and bring Gemütlichkeit and cheer to the community all year long.
2022 Oktoberfest Royal Family
- Festmaster & Frau: Douglas & Kimberly Kratt
- Mrs. Oktoberfest: Sandra Cleary
- Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest: Zoe de Boer
- Maple Leaf Parade Marshal: Dave Guepfer
- Torchlight Parade Marshal: Mike Jorgenson
- Special Fester: Liam Caulkins
- Grenadier Generals: Chris & Susan Hoghaug
- President of the Board of Directors: Mark Wemette
Festmaster
a.k.a. Head Honcho, Big Cheese, Feather—the ringleader of fest.
Meet the festmaster »
Mrs. Oktoberfest
A pillar of the community, and our hearts.
Meet Mrs. O »
Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest
The belle of our ball, representing La Crosse in the Miss America Organization.
Meet the Miss »
Maple Leaf Parade Marshal
The leader of our iconic Maple Leaf Parade.
Meet the Maple Leaf Parade Marshal »
Torchlight Parade Marshal
Front and center for our kick-off parade.
Meet the Torchlight Parade Marshal »
Special Fester
A special part of our Oktoberfest family.
Meet the special fester »
Grenadiers
The bringers of fun, the dancers of polka and the marchers of many parades.
Meet the Grenadiers »
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