Oktoberfest 2026 - Volunteers

Registration

• [100] Locker Runner — 1 person. Will pick up items from WW storage locker, bring to Cuesta Park on Oct 11 at noon, and return to locker.
  Deirdre will coordinate times to meet you at the locker for both pick-up and drop-off. Large enough vehicle is needed to transport the items below.
  • 3 light-weight folding Tables
  • 1 big light-weight Red Tub (for the keg)
  • 1 orange cooler for water
  • 4 plastic coolers
  • 4 or 5 rolls of table covers
  • BBQing utensils, plastic eating utensils, paper plates, plastic cups, cutting boards, knives, napkins, paper towels, dish soap, sponges, aluminum trays, rubber gloves, etc.
• [101] Setup 11:30am — 9 people
  We'll work together on the following to get the party started:
  
  Unload cars
  Setup water coolers with water and ice
  Check and fill serving dishes
  Setup flags and banner
  Sweep and cover picnic tables
  Set-up the coolers with drinks and ice
  Set food out to different tables.
  ... and more.
  Deirdre Crommie and others will be there to guide. All materials are provided.
• [102] Beer & Ice Meister 12 noon — 1 person
  Order keg (Paulaner - Oktoberfest) and other beers (Stella Artois, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, & Pacifico), and 5 -20lbs of ice, from BevMo. Pick up the keg/beers/ice from BevMo and bring it to the park around 12 noon. (*Optional: Sample the beer to make sure it's good.)
• [103] Pre-party Food Prep Oct 10, afternoon — 3 people
  Join Deirdre at her home to prepare salads and roasted potatoes for the party. Deirdre will coordinate a convenient time for the group. Those handy in the kitchen are especially great!
• [104] Food Prep at the Party Oct 11, 12:30 pm — 1 person
  Cut pretzels into quarters for appetizers. Then, cut the rest of the pretzels in halves to serve in bowls for lunch. Move food onto the various serving tables.
• [105] Food Servers 12:45pm - 2:00pm — 3 people
  Oversee resupplies for the serving tables and tidy up as needed.
• [106] Grill Assistants 11:45am - 1:15pm — 6 people
  Start at 11:45am to grill bratwurst, vegan sausages and mini pretzels. Grill until 1:15pm -- or until the sausages are done.
• [108] Cake & Pie Servers 1:30pm - 2:30pm — 3 people
  Cut and serve the cake and pie.
• [110] Clean Up 4:00pm - 4:30pm — 6 people
  Start around 4ish to help remove tablecloths, clean serving dishes and utensils, move trash, take party things over to the parking lot. We'll have lots of hands make this go quickly! (We Western Wheelers are good at this.)