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Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm @ Holy Cross

The 20th anniversary Oktoberfest is right around the corner! This fundraiser supports Catholic education.

We’re excited to once again host Oktoberfest at the original German parish, Holy Cross. Join us for this outdoor festival with beer, German food, polka music, kids’ games, wheels of chance, a cash raffle, and more.

We’d love your participation!

  • Buy (or sell) raffle tickets. $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets, and two chances to win - first drawing for $1,000 and second drawing for $250 (both drawings will be at the event). Need not be present to win!

  • Volunteer! We need many hands to make this event possible.

  • Donate alcohol or baked goods for the wheel of chance prizes! Contact Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org to arrange drop-off of either.

  • Sponsor the event! We are grateful for the many sponsors that make Oktoberfest possible. Contact Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org to learn more.

  • Spread the word! Can you post our flyer in your window, restaurant, or place of work? We appreciate the help in spreading the word!

  • Attend! All are welcome at this fun event – no RSVP needed. Stop by for a beer, German food, and a chance to win alcohol, baked goods, prizes, and more! A live polka band will be playing during the event. It’s a family-friendly event – kids of all ages are welcome. See you there!

Menu:

  • Bratwurst & knockwurst

  • Frankfurters

  • German potato salad

  • Red cabbage

  • Sauerkraut

  • Veggie sausages (Field Roast)

  • Mac and cheese

  • Brownies and chips

  • Soft pretzels

  • Beer (multiple brews, including some authentic German beer!) & wine

  • Non-alcoholic drinks

…and more!

Questions? Contact Beth Mayr at beth.mayr@archbalt.org or 410-752-8498 x1100.

Blurb to share with friends, neighbors, etc:
We’re excited to once again celebrate Oktoberfest at the original German parish, Holy Cross, for the event of the season. Join us for this outdoor festival with beer, German food, polka music, kids’ games, wheels of chance, a cash raffle, and more. All are welcome at this fun event – no RSVP needed. Stop by for a beer, German food, and a chance to win alcohol, baked goods, mums, sports memorabilia, and more! A live polka band will be playing during the event. It’s a family-friendly event – kids of all ages are welcome. See you there!


Sponsors & In-Kind Donors

Thank you to our many sponsors and in-kind donors who make Oktoberfest possible!

We are also so thankful to our team for the many hours of hard work to prepare this event:

  • Helen Bianca

  • Gus Cammisa

  • Anita Doda

  • Mark Dushel

  • Ariel Gaskill

  • Trish Gillin

  • John Klimacek

  • Ted Oberti

  • Brianne Roth

  • Andrew & Tabby Smith

  • James Wronski

…as well as our incredible staff, our dedicated Zone Captains, and all of our day-of volunteers. THANK YOU!