Forks & Corks Is Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

Forks & Corks, the region's premier event supporting scholarships for area students, is always a popular ticket. At this time, all seats have been reserved. 

Schedules can and do change for people! You are strongly encouraged to join our waitlist at https://festfoundation.regfox.com/fc23wait

You'll be able to request the number of seats you need. You may also request a Sovereign Sponsor table of 10. By joining our waitlist, you'll receive access to Insiders Week in 2024, providing you access to tickets ahead of the general public. 

Thursday, June 1, 2023    5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterfront Cargill Room, 328 Front Street So., La Crosse, WI
Valet Parking available for Forks & Corks guests

with
Masters of Ceremonies Heather Armstrong and Dustin Luecke
 News anchors, News 19/WXOW TV

Join us for an evening of delicious food and wine pairings benefiting the Gemütlichkeit Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of Oktoberfest USA. The evening features silent and live auctions and is open to all individuals and businesses with a passion for supporting and funding scholarship opportunities for area high school students. 

The Foundation currently awards $10,000 in scholarships each year, including nine $1000 scholarships to nine area high schools as well as a $1000 scholarship to the yearly winner of the Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest Scholarship Program. Area high schools currently served are Aquinas, Bangor, La Crosse Central, La Crosse Logan, La Crescent, Holmen, Onalaska, Onalaska Luther, and West Salem.

Tickets may be purchased individually, as whole tables, or as part of a sponsorship package. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the $500, $1000, and $1600 levels. You may also make a donation of any amount below. All donations are tax-deductible.

Please note: Where applicable, all tickets will have tax and processing fees added at checkout.



Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

The sponsor list is updated as new sponsors join us in supporting area students. 

Sovereign Level

Chuck & LuAnn Roth
Board of Directors
2018 Royal Family
Mike Keil - Festmaster
Gary & Theresa Rudy

Magnum Level


Carafe Level

Acre Properties, LLC (Casey Weiss)
Altra Federal Credit UnionChris & Beth Weiss
Joe & Barb Kruse
The Mrs. OktoberfestsScott & Sue Horne

Tom & Judy Sleik


If You Have Questions, We Are Ready To Help!

  • Ready to become a Sponsor or have questions about Sponsorships?
  • Interested in a custom Sponsorship package above the $1600 level?
  • Need help with your order?

We look forward to helping you with your questions. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll get get back to you right away. Be sure to include your contact information and any other details we may need.


Itinerary


5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Social Hour

Join us at The Cargill Room. Meet old friends and make new ones while helping fund scholarships for area students. Don't forget valet parking is available.


6:00 p.m.Dinner and Program

Take your seats and get ready to enjoy an evening of delicious food and wine pairings, silent and live auctions, and more.


6:10 p.m.2023 Oktoberfest Button Reveal

We'll unveil the 2023 Oktoberfest button. You'll be the first to see this year's design and meet the designer.


8:00 - 8:30 p.m.Evening concludes

Our ending time is dynamic due to our live and silent auctions. Every minute helps us raise more money to help fund scholarships for area students.


Dinner Menu

Course 1
Frisée Salad, poached egg, bacon, sourdough, bacon vinaigrette with Campo Viejo Cava Brut.

Course 2
Grilled salmon, compressed watermelon, ginger-olive emulsion, prosciutto with Hayes Ranch Rosé

Course 3
Tagliatelle, chicken, asparagus cream with Bogle Vineyards Pinot Noir.

Course 4
Pork belly, bourbon-peach glaze with Coastal Vines Sauvignon Blanc.

Course 5
Basque cheesecake, berry compote, sugared almonds with United Ink Riesling.

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