Pets Are Not Permitted On Park Grounds
October 3, 2024
Pets Are Not Permitted On Park Grounds
Per Village of Minster Resolution, and for the safety and comfort of all festival attendees, pets and animals that are not service animals are not permitted on Minster Oktoberfest park grounds.
Service animals required because of a disability are welcome. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is a dog that has been individually trained to perform work or tasks for a person with a disability. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, and companion animals that have not been trained to perform disability-related tasks are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted at the festival. Service animals must remain under their handler's control and must be housebroken.
We understand that many people consider their pets part of their family. However, because of the size and nature of the Oktoberfest crowd, we ask that all other pets remain safely cared for away from the festival grounds.
Thank you for helping us keep Oktoberfest safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Pets Are Not Permitted On Park Grounds
Get Your Creative Lederhosen On: The 2025 Minster Oktoberfest Button Contest Is Here!
Get Your Creative Lederhosen On: The 2025 Minster Oktoberfest Button Contest Is Here!
This year, we’re paying homage to our past: the iconic 1975 shoe & button is making its appearance once again alongside other vintage and timeless apparel options. With over 30 items to choose from, there is surely something for everyone!
We are offering both pick-up AND shipping on all of our apparel this year. You will be able to select either Shipping or Pick-Up when checking out online.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
📆 Aug 16th: Final day for presale orders
📆 Sept 12-15: PICK UP your gear at Caddy’s or join us at the Fall Market at Caddy’s on Sept 14th (10am-2pm). We will also be selling some limited buttons and some apparel on site.
📆 Oct 4-6: Swing by Das Button Haus during Oktoberfest for any remaining items not picked up during the September dates.
PREORDER your apparel now at: https://bit.ly/minsteroktoberfest
We can’t wait to see you all at the fest this year!
#EiEiEiO
Minster Oktoberfest Parade is now accepting nominations for 2023 Grand Marshal.
2023 Minster Oktoberfest Button Design is NOW OPEN!
2023 Minster Oktoberfest Parade registration is NOW OPEN!
The Parade starts at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 2, 2022 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE »
Start: Minster High School at 9:30am Finish: Corner of 4th Street and Lincoln Street in the heart of the Minster Oktoberfest! Finisher Medals are Back as is a "No Frills" entry that does not include the finisher medal or shirt, but saves $10! Prize money to the top 10, master's, grand master, and top Minster finishers (non-high school). Age group awards to the top 3 in each category. Team Awards to the top 3 teams as determined by cumulative time (individual times added for first 5 runners on each team). The course is flat and fast with lots of music and fun along the way. It is part of the Run Ohio Grand Prix Series, one of the fastest 10k races in the Midwest and offers great prize money! Prize Money: 1 place - $300 2 place - $200 3 place - $175 4 place - $150 5 place - $125 6 place - $100 7 place - $75 8 place - $50 9 place - $50 10 place - $50 $50 - 1st place male and female Masters runner $50 - 1st place male and female Grand Master runner $25 - 1st place non-high school runner from Minster, OH Course records: Julius Koskei: 28:18 and Vicoty Chepngeno 31:57. FUN RUN: The Fun Run Returns! This is a 1-mile race for the kids that starts just after the 10k. Race day signup only and only $5. Join us Oct. 2, 2022! To register for this years race visit: MinsterOktoberfest.com/10k-run
The Minster Oktoberfest Parade Committee is proud to announce this year’s parade theme. After reviewing many submissions and having several debates, a tough decision was reached. The 2022 Minster Oktoberfest Parade theme is “Our Piece of Germany” (Unser Stück Deutschland) . The Parade committee felt that this selection best captured the spirit of our community and the German Catholic heritage from where it came. Generational residents of Minster have worked hard to preserve the belief and practice of the German work ethic and continued betterment of our community for the generations to come. Just as those who came before us, we too are striving to make this event better for the future celebrants to enjoy. The Minster Oktoberfest Parade Chairpersons would like to remind individuals, organizations, businesses that all floats judged under Commercial Float, are also eligible for “Best of Theme” Capable of winning a Plaque and $300 for first place. There will also be awarded: The Gemütlichkeit Award – The Parade Committee Best of Show Pick The Mayors Award – The Unit best representing Minster’s Culture Best Civic Organization – The best service organization Commercial Marching Unit – Best Commercial marching unit Rolling Stock – Best Motorized parade unit And… “New” MAC Marching Champion – The top performing marching band parade day. The Minster Oktoberfest Parade Committee would truly enjoy your company to assist in celebrating our Minster Heritage on October 2nd at 2pm. There will be Marching bands, performers, floats, and several representatives of surrounding communities celebrating with us or 48th Annual celebration of Heritage.