Giving back to the community with more than $337,000 worth of grants over the years.


Coming off it's 27th Anniversary, this past year's Octoberfest was jam packed with 3 days of music, fun, food and more!

Since 1981, Octoberfest has been bringing people to downtown Appleton in the spirit of community pride and celebration. Thanks to your support, Octoberfest is able to provide a fundraising venue to many local not-for-profit organizations. Many of the groups say Octoberfest is their largest fund raiser of the year! Plus, Octoberfest has been able to give grants to the Appleton Police and Fire Departments, Appleton Art Center, Appleton Downtown Incorporated and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Octoberfest 2008 is scheduled for September 25 to 27, 2008. We'll be adding more information to the site about Octoberfest 2008 soon so come back and visit often for all the latest news.

Fun with a purpose.

Top 5 reasons to why Octoberfest should be on your event calendar:

• Over 300 vendor and exhibitor stands serving a wide variety of ethnic and traditional foods, one of a kind arts and crafts, and variety of other items you won't find anywhere else.
Family Fun Area featuring games, entertainers and rides
License to Cruise, a classic and collectors' car show on Friday, September 26, 2008.
• 5 Stages of Live Music from some of the area's top performers.
• Best of all, you and your family and friends can enjoy all three days for FREE!
• Food Booths will operate from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday.

Proceeds from Appleton's Octoberfest are directed to causes that support the quality of life in the Appleton area. This strong history of giving back to the community has helped Octoberfest to grow into one of the largest events in the state of Wisconsin.
   
   
   
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