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.
- 2021 President – Kelly Wilde
- Maple Leaf Parade Marshal – Samantha Strong
- Miss Oktoberfest – Maddie Adickes
- Festmaster & Frau – Tom & Marilyn Tiggelaar
- Special Fester – Rylee Beahm
- Mrs. Oktoberfest – Ilene Kernozek
- Torchlight Parade Marshal – Scott Neumeister
- Grenadier Generals – Chad & Angi Tamke
Be sure to say hi to the Oktoberfest Royal Family at other 2022 parades.
- West Salem June Dairy Days – Saturday, June 4
- Sparta Butterfest – Sunday, June 12
- Winona Steamboat Days – Sunday, June 19
- Lake City Water Ski Days – Sunday, June 26
- Trempealeau Catfish Days – Sunday, July 10
- New Ulm Bavarian Blast – Sunday, July 17
- Decorah Nordic Fest – Saturday, July 30
- Houston Hoedown Days – Sunday, July 31
- Lanesboro Buffalo Bill Days – Sunday, August 7
- Holmen Kornfest– Saturday, August 20
- Viroqua Wild West Days – Sunday, August 21
- Kendall Fest – Sunday, September 4
- La Crescent Applefest – Sunday, September 18
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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