Fall Kick-Off Fest is now OKTOBERFEST!
Thanks to everyone for their years of support for Fall Fest, and we look forward to coming together again as a school and parish in 2021!
IHM OKTOBERFESTSATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021
All are invited! We hope to celebrate with the entire Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood!
- IHM is excited to announce a rebranding of its annual parish festival
- IHM Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 2nd from 4:00-11:00 p.m.
- Featuring Der Polkatz on the main stage and Sun King beer on tap
Corporate and family sponsorships available – Volunteer opportunities available
Contact Oktoberfest Chairs:
Chair: Patrick Lane – Patrick.Lane@edwardjones.com
Sponsorship Chair: Matt Albaugh – Matthew.Albaugh@faegredrinker.com
There are still spots open for volunteers…check out the links to sign-up!
OKTOBERFEST SPONSOR REGISTRATION
OKTOBERFEST SPONSOR LEVELS
| Gold Sponsor – $500 | Silver Sponsor – $250 |
| · Free Admission for entire family
· Bracelets for entire family for kids activities · Bracelets for unlimited German Food and drinks served at IHM Grill · Special collectable IHM Oktoberfest “Boot Mugs” · Coupon code for discounted Oktoberfest swag |
· Free Admission for two
· Two bracelets for kids activities · Two bracelets for unlimited German Food and drinks served at the IHM Grill · Special collectable IHM Oktoberfest cups · Coupon code for discounted Oktoberfest swag |
We’ll still kick off Oktoberfest with our Fun Run – 5k or 1-mile options. It will certainly be nice to get together once again after a challenging year. We’ll have some fun elements for the kids again, snacks afterward, and our Family Registration again for 3 or more from the same household.
NOTE: We have an earlier deadline this year for guaranteeing a Race Shirt for our Kick Off Fun Run before our new Oktoberfest. We definitely want to make sure everyone secures a cool shirt this year – check out the picture – so please Register by Midnight on Thursday, September 23 to guarantee getting a shirt.
If you have some family members who could Volunteer during the Race, please write to Brian at brian.schuetter@gmail.com
IHM Oktoberfest Fun Run Registration
We need volunteers, mainly for food and beer service, ticket sales, and kids’ games. To volunteer for this event, please contact: Mark Bower Mark.Bower@mjinsurance.com
| VOLUNTEER AREA | VOLUNTEER LINK |
| Oktoberfest Ticket Booth | Volunteer Here |
| Oktoberfest Grill | Volunteer Here |
| Oktoberfest Cakewalk | Volunteer Here |
| Oktoberfest Beer Volunteer | Volunteer Here |
| Oktoberfest Fun Run | Volunteer Here |
2021 Schedule:
On the Deckademics Second Stage, we have four up-and-coming DJs performing:
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- 5:00 – DJ Beast (Frank Dickerson)
- 5:45 – Kace (Kate Albaugh)
- 6:30 – DJ SK (Sam Williams)
- 7:15 – DJ BK (Ben Karazim)
On the Czarkowski Pediatric Dentistry Main Stage –
- der Polkatz (formerly Polkaboy) start around 8:00 p.m.
- Norm Gwaltney – Polka Music from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
There will be some merchandise for sale at Oktoberfest…be sure to stop by and see what is available!
STORE IS CLOSED NOW. There are a few Oktoberfest apparel items for purchase CHECK THEM OUT HERE
Deadline to purchase is September 16th and may be picked up at the event. Contact Drew Hunt drewhuntdc@gmail.com for questions
Thanks To Our 2021 Sponsors
VISIONARY EYE SPECIALISTS
2020 IHM Fall Fest
| Sponsorship Level | Company |
|---|---|
| Gold Dual Sponsors | Accessa Art to Remember BKD Distinct Images Greenleaf Juice IMH Products K&J Communications Marathon Health Ruppert & Schaffer Williams & Piatt |
| In-Kind Sponsors | Deckademics, Garden Table |
Thank you to all our parishioner 2021 sponsors including those who remain anonymous!
| Albaugh, Matt/Jessica
Allen, Michael/Stephanie Aponte, Dustin/Rebecca Back, Vernon/Laura Walker-Back Bannister, Jon/Megan Belch, Paul/Amy Belcher, Dan/Jennifer Kappes Berg, Peyton/Angi Bigelow, Brian/Kathleen Birk, Nicholas/Margaret Borto, Maureen Bouggy, Brian/Susan Bower, Mark/Lara Bradburn, John/Ashley Brames, Nate/Monica Burkholder, Matt/Jacqueline Byrnes, Rodney/Rebecca Caito. Matthew/Kerry Campbell, Andrew/Emily Chan, Clive/Natalie Chavers, Adam/Molly Coe, Brent/Lori Cohoat, John/Alissa Crawford, Mark/Sheila Cummings, Nick/Allison Czernik, Chris/Molly Danielson, Graham/Nicole Dinwiddie, Tom/Nancy Dolan, Tim/Katie Drewry, Dan/Jamie Dunn, Matt/Sally Dunn, Mike/Theresa Dunn, Tyler/Sarah Eble, Joe/Ute Elias, Jim/Liz Findley, Andy/Grace Gabet, Matt/Jessica Gardner, Nick/Terren Gaynor, Coley/Kristi Gibbs, Pat/Allison Gilley, David/Anna Gilroy, James/Haley Goff, Carson/Monica Grimes, Mike/Melissa Halstead, Chad/Andrea Hanchar, Tom/Susie Haney, Sherrie Herrmann, Jeremy/Jennifer Herzog, Joe/Patricia Hmurovich, Dave/Cate Humbert, Butch/Micki Jain, Alok/Neenah Jeziorski, Matt/Abbey Johnson, Robert/Claudia Jordan, Michael/Maureen |
Kaplan, Mike/Jen
Karazim, Andrew/Heather Kennedy, Bill/Ellen Kienzler, Jack/Abby Kirschner, Diane Lang, Michael/Mary Ann Langfeldt, Matt/Margaret Lee, Jason/Meagan Lemme, Kevin/Kari Leuer, Justin/Alysha Lewis, Cory/Erin Lord, Matt/Jamie Lotti, Pat/Melissa Makowiec, Richard/Angie Mancewicz, Joe/Danielle Mariani, Tom/Myra Martin, Ken/Amy Martin, Steve/Catherine Mascari, Theo/Liz Masoudi, Hani/Nicole McGovern, Stephen/Katie Mees, Jack/Candice Moody, Aaron/Alissa Musson, Paul/Michelle Nalli, Jonathan/Cathleen Neal, Roger/Gabrielle Nemeth, Pete/Nicole Odmark, Eric/Abby O’Keefe, Brock/Lauren Polakoff, Eric/Mary Ratterman, Drew/Adriana Robb, Bruce/Alicyn Robinson, Derrick/Cary Rodman, Andy/Alex Russell, Joel/Jenny Ryan, John/Paula Sakon, Cameron/Colleen Savage, Jesse/Amy Schaffer, Jason/Sarah Schneider, Mark/Sheila Shultz, Michael/Darcey Siegmann, Eric/Kathleen Spahr, Ed/Suzi Stille, Shane/Julianna Suder, Alex/Melanie Sweigart, Lee/Chrissy Trojan, Matthew/Karly Valiquett, Andy/Karen Vicars, Brian/Katie Watenpool, Matt/Laura Whelan, Joe/Joanne Wright, Cameron/Amanda Young, Ryan Zyromski, Nick/Jennifer |