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 »More from Oktoberfest
Fest with the best