Meet The Board
Zach Clark
Board President
-"I've been with the board 10+ years and have experience in, Biergarten, Treasurer, Parade, and many more!"
Cody Schwade
Vice President & Biergarten
-" I've helped with Oktoberfest since I can remember, from the Parade to the Biergarten!"
Kendra Zumhingst
Chairwoman
5k/Grants
- A lady with many hats, Kendra jumps in where ever we need her! She mostly involves herself with the 5k, Grants, & Fundraising!
Katrina Hill
Treasurer
- "I've volunteered as the Treasurer for 2+ years now, and enjoy helping out where I can!"
Cindy Ruddick
Secretary & Foods
- Has spent 26+ years volunteering for the Oktoberfest, and plans to start 2021 Foods Committee with a bang!
Rachel Miller
Arts & Crafts
TBD
Eric DiBlasi
Entertainment
TBD
Mitchell Kilgas
Biergarten &
Saniation
-" I'm in my 5th year with this board. I enjoy serving in the Biergarten, setting up the Stein Hoist, and watching the balloon glow with family!"
Sarah Hodapp
Parade &
Volunteer
-" I've been apart of Oktoberfest since 2018, and I wouldn't take a thing back. I love helping improve our community through this Festival!"
Amanda Brown
Arts & Crafts
-" I am in my 4th year serving with the Oktoberfest. I enjoy experiencing the fest with my family every year. I am excited to be back at it in 2021!"
Chealsy Parr
Foods
- As a year 1 volunteer, Chealsy is excited to be involved with Foods, and enjoy the Fest with her family!
Kristie Christiansen
Foods
tbd
Solomon Rust
50th Anniversary
-A year 1 volunteer, Solomon is fueled up to impact the Fest where he can as well as his community!
Brad Lucas
City Official
Carnival
tbd
This could be You!
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How we give Back
Our Oktoberfest is the primary way that we achieve our organization's mission while having a huge economic impact on Jackson County. Our nonprofit vendors alone have grossed over $200,000 per year through our festival, providing an excellent fundraising of opportunity for these local organizations. However, we give back to the communities of Jackson County in other ways, as well.
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To reaffirm our comment to promoting community progress, The Seymour Oktoberfest Community Endowment Fund was established in 2019 through the Community Foundation of Jackson County. For more information about the Seymour Oktoberfest Community Endowment Fund, please visit http://www.cfjacksoncounty.org.
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Additionally, each year, our organization sponsors various events in Jackson County. We look to sponsor events that seek to strengthen the bonds of our community and promote growth in a variety of aspects. If you would like to submit a sponsorship request, you may do so using the link below.
aboutus
As a 501c3, Our mission is to celebrate our German heritage and promote community cooperation and progress.
Our vision is to be an impactful member of our community, promoting cooperation, pride, and progress.
Our organization continues to reinvest in our community and its people.
The Seymour Oktoberfest attracts people from around the world to celebrate our German heritage through unique and unforgettable experiences.