A tradition of the German Society's Oktoberfest, Miss Oktoberfest has been crowned each year at the opening of the celebration of the Oktoberfest festival.

The winner of the Miss Oktoberfest crown receives a $300 scholarship to use towards her higher education.

Applicants interested in being a candidate in the 2012 Miss Oktoberfest Pageant must be an unmarried female that is at least the age of 16 by September 2i, 2012, attending High School or college and be of either German descent or interested in the preservation of the German Culture. Candidates will be judged on poise, knowledge of German heritage and the ability to represent the crown throughout the 2012-2013 year.

Applications are due by September 21, 2012. Download the application by clicking here.