Sponsorships Now Available

GERMANTOWN, Maryland -- May 11, 2006 -- The 24th Germantown Oktoberfest, a family-oriented festival held each fall to benefit local organizations, is now accepting applications for official sponsors for the 2006 event. Area businesses and organizations are encouraged to apply for sponsorships, which are available at various levels of commitment that range from exclusive Official Event Sponsor, the highest level, to Friends of Oktoberfest, a popular choice for smaller organizations. Applications are being reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

"We usually have a high rate of returning sponsors, but we have many opportunities for new sponsors this year and want to encourage new businesses to consider sponsorship," said Pam Bruce-Staskal, Vice Chair of the Oktoberfest Planning Committee. "We expect that 2006 will be a great year, and potential sponsors should act fast to ensure that they secure a sponsorship package that provides the level of recognition that is right for them."

In 2005, Germantown Oktoberfest was generously supported by many sponsors. Euro Motorcars was the Official Event Sponsor, and other sponsors included OBA Bank, FedEx Kinko’s of Germantown, Adventist Health Care, Village Settlements, Sandy Spring Bank, Neelsville Presbyterian Church, BB&T, Hughes Network Systems, The Gazette, and Mercantile Potomac Bank.

How to Apply

The application form is now available at www.GermantownOktoberfest.org. The application form includes additional details on the benefits that are available at each sponsorship level. Questions should be addressed to sponsors@germantownoktoberfest.org or by calling 240-777-8003.

About Germantown Oktoberfest

The 2006 Germantown Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, October 7 at Ridge Road Park in Germantown, Maryland on Rt. 355. The family-oriented event, which features music and games, will begin at 11:00 am and end at dark with fireworks. Now in its 24th year, the Germantown Oktoberfest is the longest-running community event in Upper Montgomery County. Proceeds go to a local charity. To learn more, visit www.GermantownOktoberfest.org.

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