GACTC Oktoberfest 2026

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

You must be licensed in the state of Florida for mobile food service. If you have a hood system, your inspection must be up to date and provide paperwork. You must be able to supply general liability insurance and be able to pass a fire dept inspection. 

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

You must be licensed in the state of Florida for mobile food service. If you have a hood system, your inspection must be up to date and provide paperwork. You must be able to supply general liability insurance and be able to pass a fire dept inspection. 

A majority of your vendor items should be a representaiton of the German history, culture or tradition.

A majority of your vendor items should be a representaiton of the German history, culture or tradition.

You must be a licensed reputable business in the state of Florida. License must be up to date and you may need to provide paperwork. You must be able to supply general liability insurance.

Why This Scaling Makes Sense:
​Healthy Proportions: The gaps between tiers avoid steep, intimidating cliffs while keeping each level distinctly valuable. For instance, moving from Silver ($20k) to Gold ($50k) represents a major step up in physical real estate (zone ownership vs. standard booth), which justifies the price jump.
​Corporate Approvals: Pricing tiers like $10,000, $20,000, and $50,000 align cleanly with standard corporate marketing budget thresholds and approval sign-off levels.
​Reflecting the Reach: Backed by a 700,000 regional market footprint and 15,000+ attendees on-site, a $100,000 Platinum commitment delivers massive promotional and experiential ROI for a tier-one enterprise partner.

Welcome to the GACTC 25th Annual Oktoberfest!

Our community events are fundraisers for the forgotten, specifically abused and abandoned children and our military veterans. Thank you for your support and participation. 

The open class car show is hosted by Yvonne GACTC Sgt at Arms, formerly of Holy Grounds. 

Please pre-register, due to limited spaces. Max is 50 per day. Please specify if you are participating on Friday for Pirate night (costumes ARRR encouraged), Saturday for Family Day or Sunday for our Salute to Veterans / First Responders. Or all 3 days! Parking lot is well lit and we're bringing in additional lighting for each event footprint corner facing in. 

FRIDAY - PIRATE NIGHT ROCKTOBERFEST

Pirate costumes, shanty music and classic rock. 

German makes and pirate, mermaid, ocean and rock n roll themed cars are spotlighted. All cars are welcomed. 

SATURDAY - FAMILY DAY

Oompah music traditional German festivities

German makes and famous family movie or tv show themed cars are spotlighted. All cars are welcomed. 

SUNDAY - A SALUTE TO VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

Oompah music traditional German festivities

German makes and patriotic themed cars, tactical, novelty first responder vehicles or military tribute cars are encouraged to attend on Sunday for greater audience impact. But either day is fine, according to your schedule. These cars are spotlighted. All cars are welcomed. 

REGISTRATION FEE

$30 entry per day. 

Driver receives free parking, free gate admission wristband, and 4 food and/or drink tickets. ($35 value).

Passengers will pay gate admission. Everyone attending an alcohol featured event must have a wristband. Wristbands are $10 each  OR half off, $5 for seniors 65+, veterans, and first responders with ID. Kids 12 and under are free. KidZone wristband $10 all day access., must be accompanied by an adult. 

Shade tents and restrooms are provided throughout the car show. Please bring chairs and little tables. Outside food, drinks and coolers are not permitted. Big tent beer garden is air conditioned. A 20' jumbotron screen facing the car show let's you see what's happening on the stage in the big tent. 

All cars are to arrive by 1 pm on Friday and before 11 am on Saturday and Sunday, in place one hour before gates open at noon. The roads will be closed until 6 pm when foot traffic is cleared, and the roads will reopen when it is safe to exit. 

Have a great show! Expected oktoberfest attendance is 12k-15k throughout the weekend. Vendor spaces are still available, if you know anyone interested.