Seymour Oktoberfest, Inc.

06/16/2026

Steve McGrew served as the SHS Band director for 33 years and played in the Schulhaus 4+3 band at the Seymour Oktoberfest for many decades. He is greatly missed by his family, students, fellow band members and community. We are proud to honor Steve with this commemorative hat pin in 2026.

Please send a FB message the Seymour Noon Lions Club page to order this Steve McGrew hat pin as a pre-order to guarantee yours!

This year, Seymour Oktoberfest, Inc. is proud to honor Steve McGrew, whose more than 30 years of dedication as a band director at Seymour High School and throughout our community have left a lasting impact on generations of students and families.

The commemorative pin celebrating Steve’s service has already generated tremendous excitement—even before official sales have begun. If you would like one, we encourage you to get yours soon, as they are expected to sell out quickly.

06/09/2026

Register at www.seymouroktoberfest.com

05/01/2026

Arts & Crafts committee:
• 94 applications received
• 48 spots available spots in layout

Food & Activities:
• 163 applications received
• 75 spots available spots in layout

Few reminders:
• Vendor rules for both Arts & Crafts and Food & Activities can be found on our website.
• Craft vendors: You will need a certificate of insurance this year. If you need more information, please reach out to Crafts Committee.
• All vendors must apply annually, even if you were a vendor last year!
• Invoices for booth spaces will be sent soon. Payment for that invoice is due three weeks after it was sent or will move on to the next vendor.

04/16/2026

We are on the countdown as only 14 days remain for the vendor application period!
If you have already applied, you do not need to put in additional ones!

Arts & Crafts committee:
• 48 spots in layout

Food & Activities:
• 75 spots in layout

Few reminders:
• Vendor rules for both Arts & Crafts and Food & Activities can be found on the vendor application pages.
• Food vendors: Please list your menu items individually that you want to be considered for not just the type of cuisine.
• Craft vendors: You will need a certificate of insurance this year. If you need more info, please reach out to Crafts Committee.
• All vendors must apply annually, even if you were a vendor last year!
• Applications are open till April 30th, 2026, and invoices for booth spaces will be sent in May 2026. Payment for that invoice is due three weeks after or will move on to the next vendor.
• Applications are on our website under the vendor tab: www.seymouroktoberfest.com

04/14/2026

🎺 Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Oktoberfest Parade! 🇩🇪

👉 Apply here! https://share.google/BvjFapB3rJfF4BxDZ

Deadline to enter is 9/1/2026 !

04/01/2026

We are three months into the Seymour Oktoberfest vendor application period with 29 days left to get your application in! If you have already applied, you do not need to put in additional ones!

Arts & Crafts committee:
• 48 spots available
• 27 previous vendors applied
• 40 new ones applied

Food & Activities:
• 75 spots available
• 65 previous vendors applied
• 60 new ones applied

Few reminders:
• Vendor rules for both Arts & Crafts and Food & Activities can be found on the vendor application pages.
• Food vendors: Please list your menu items individually that you want to be considered for not just the type of cuisine.
• Craft vendors: You will need a certificate of insurance this year. If you need more info, please reach out to Crafts Committee.
• All vendors must apply annually, even if you were a vendor last year!
• Applications are open till April 30th, 2026, and invoices for booth spaces will be sent in May 2026. Payment for that invoice is due three weeks after or will move on to the next vendor.
• Applications are on our website under the vendor tab: www.seymouroktoberfest.com

03/03/2026

We are two months into the Seymour Oktoberfest vendor application period and off to a great start!

Arts & Crafts committee:
• 48 spots available
• 27 previous vendors applied
• 34 new ones applied

Food & Activities:
• 75 spots available
• 49 previous vendors applied
• 55 new ones applied

Few reminders:
• Vendor rules for both Arts & Crafts and Food & Activities can be found on the vendor application pages.
• Food vendors: Please list your menu items individually that you want to be considered for not just the type of cuisine.
• Craft vendors: You will need a certificate of insurance this year. If you need more info, please reach out to Crafts Committee.
• All vendors must apply annually, even if you were a vendor last year!
• Applications are open till April 30th, 2026, and invoices for booth spaces will be sent in May 2026. Payment for that invoice is due three weeks after or will move on to the next vendor.
• Applications are on our website under the vendor tab: www.seymouroktoberfest.com

02/12/2026

Steve McGrew was an absolute staple, an icon and musical fixture at the Seymour Oktoberfest! He was our contact for the SHS band to be in parade, opening ceremonies and the Schulhaus 4+3 band for decades and decades! If you were on the west end, you saw Steve on the stage playing clarinet and/or saxophone! Thank you McGrew family for sharing him with our community! Steve to many, Mr. McGrew to countless kids and adults whose interest in music blossomed because of him! Thank you Steve for your dedication to the Seymour Oktoberfest, rest easy Sir!

02/03/2026

01/27/2026

We are almost a month into the Seymour Oktoberfest vendor application period and off to a great start!

Arts & Crafts committee:
• 48 spots available
• 22 previous vendors applied
• 22 new ones applied

Food & Activities:
• 75 spots available
• 25 previous vendors applied
• 21 new ones applied

Few reminders:
• Vendor rules for both Arts & Crafts and Food & Activities can be found on the application page.
• Food vendors: Please list your menu items individually that you want to be considered for not just the type of cuisine.
• Craft vendors: You will need a certificate of insurance this year. If you need more info, please reach out to Crafts Committee.
• All vendors must apply annually, even if you were a vendor last year!
• Applications are open till April 30th, 2026, and invoices for booth spaces will be sent in May 2026. Payment for that invoice is due three weeks after or will move on to the next vendor.
• Applications are on our website under the vendor tab: www.seymouroktoberfest.com