About our Oktoberfest
Learn about our mission, Oktoberfest’s rich history, & events over the years.
GIVING BACK
IS BETTER
THAN BEER
Our mission is way bigger than just another beer festival.
We want to create a space to celebrate German tradition and culture, while also raising money for charity. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Town of Cary to bring the Triangle region an authentic Oktoberfest experience.
OUR IMPACT OVER THE YEARS
10
YEARS
RUNNING
$700K+
RAISED FOR
LOCAL CHARITIES
10K+
volunteer
hours
27+
charities
helped
the power of partnership
The Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor Rotary Clubs have partnered with the Town of Cary and the Koka Booth Amphitheatre for 8 years. Overtime, this celebration has grown into the biggest Oktoberfest event in all of North Carolina. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our partners and volunteers–a big cheers to you all!
our focus this year: Helping locals with special needs
This year, we are excited to designate Miracle League of the Triangle as our main beneficiary and charity partner. Their mission is to create positive life experiences for children and adults with special needs and for their families through baseball.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
U.S. Veterans Corps • Western Wake Crisis Ministry • Shelter Box International • Triangle Family Services • Hands on Peru • Feed the Kids NC • Tunnels to Towers • Fold of Honor • Women's Center of Wake County • Oxford Orphanage • Corral Riding Academy • Paws & Affection • High Hopes • Made 4 Me • I'm Not Done Yet (Shave & Buzz) • Coins for Alzheimer's Research • The Carying Place • Read and Feed • Note in the Pocket • Spirit League • Interact • Life Experiences • Women's Center of Wake County • Dorcas Ministries • Interfaith Food Shuttle • Kingswood Elementary PTA • HD Reach • Operation Toilets • Military Missions in Action • Designed for Joy • Habitat for Humanity • DO JO • Emergency Relief for Local Residents
A little history lesson about the original Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest began on October 12, 1810, to celebrate the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. The citizens of Munich joined in the festivities on the fields outside the city gates, later named Theresienwiese, or "Wiesn" for short. The event included horse races and became an annual tradition, growing into the world's largest festival, celebrated globally today.
Some of our favorite memories
Some of our favorite memories
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