LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- For over 60 years, Oktoberfest has been the pride and joy of the greater area of La Crosse. A recent study conducted by UW-Whitewater's Fiscal & Economic Research Center found that ...

After a successful first run a year ago, the Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest returns to the village’s downtown from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday Sept. 9. The event again will be based out ...

He thought it was just another meeting to discuss another fundraiser. Douglas Kratt and his wife, Kimberly, were in their La Crosse home meeting with two past Oktoberfest Festmasters working on ...

For Sandy Cleary, the family tie to La Crosse’s Oktoberfest is strong. Her grandfather, Roy Kumm, was one of the four main founders of the city’s festival and served as Festmaster in 1964. Her father ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fall is upon us and is ushering in a new set of events. Bottleneck restaurants is offering specials and events for Oktoberfest. Diners will enjoy incredible German-inspired menu ...

That’s when the Kratts discovered their next Oktoberfest would be more than a little different. They would be serving as the 2022 Oktoberfest Festmaster and Frau. They were introduced during the ...

2022 Mrs. Oktoberfest Sandy Cleary, center, grew up with a family involved in Oktoberfest. Here, she’s pictured with sister Kristine and her grandfather Roy Kumm, 1964 Festmaster, who was one of the ...