Dear Community,

Our 2024 Oktoberfest was the best one yet, and I’m filled with gratitude for everyone who made it possible!
To all our attendees – thank you for joining us and bringing such fantastic energy. Whether you’re a local or traveled from afar, your presence made the festival truly special.
I want to recognize our incredible team of volunteers: Matt Jones, Lori Hanko, Holly Shepherd, Marty Priest, Steve Priest, Rob Noelke, Travis DeCristino, John Jergens, Zairick Waddington, Brooke Jones, Michael Fleishman, Kelsey Loftis, Mary Kay Jergens, Tracy Fleishman, Yolie Brown, Reese Moore, Kristie Borchers, Sarah DeCristino, Jackie Noelke, Allison Athey, Brian Snow, Gary Marlow, Skip Franks, Genni Lynn, Grant Massey, Cass White-Lester, Sandy Murphy, Schulyer Denham, Val Marlow, Mandy Caldon, Lydia McNeese, John Coy, Wes Williams, Tannah Snow, Macy Loper, Jacqui Wonnacott, Rich Landry, Joy Pankratz, Kathleen Murphy, Robin Gowdy, and Gabe McNeese.
Your dedication and hard work were evident in every aspect of the festival. From setup to beer pouring, to teardown, the time you contributed ensured our guests had a wonderful time.
Special thanks to some key contributors: Robin Gowdy, Willy Merfield, and Holly Shepherd for their help with games. Tannah Snow and Jacqui Wonnacott, for managing the bustling food and beer tent. Holly Shepherd and Macy Loper for their extra setup and post event help. Kathleen Murphy for managing check-in and ticket sales. Rich Landry and John Jergens, for keeping our guests well-fed with your expert grilling. Wes Williams for keeping us well stocked with ice and anything we needed.
Mark Zeckser and LCBC for ensuring we had beer and pretzels. I’d also like to thank Camillo and the Primetime band for their amazing music, emceeing, keeping spirits high, and taking Lake City’s Oktoberfest to the next level.
We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, whose support made this event possible: The General Store, North Face Lodge, Wagon Wheel Cabins, Lakeview Property Management, Highlander RV Campground, G&M Cabins, B’s Cabin’s & Mini Mart, Climb Elevated Eatery, The Country Store, Rene’s Garage, Inc, Blue Spruce Building Materials, Webco, Lake City Bakery, Mountaineer Theatre, The Sportsman Fly Shop, Texan Resort, Timberline, Breakfast Hangout & Euphoria, and Cabin Fever Mercantile.
Save the date for our next Oktoberfest on October 4th, 2025. We’d love to see you all again for another great celebration.
_{With sincere appreciation,
Kate Hopson,
Chamber of Commerce Director
and Event Coordinator}