Octoberfest, Cleveland MS

10/15/2025

🐷 Porky Pig Sponsor Spotlight 🐷

We are so thankful for our fabulous Porky Pig Sponsors who helped make this year’s Octoberfest such a success. From the Bolivar County EOC preparing our vendor spots to Delta Arts Alliance providing the perfect space for our VIPs, their support keeps our community events strong and full of Delta pride.

💚 Thank you to:
• Backdraft Restaurant
• Cotton House, Cleveland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
• Delta Arts Alliance
• Joe Reed and Co.
• Bolivar County Emergency Operations Center

10/14/2025

🎉 Boss Hog Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

Our top-tier sponsors go whole hog for Octoberfest, and we couldn’t do it without them! 🐖

These incredible partners help make Cleveland’s biggest weekend possible, from the competition's trophies to the Wicker’s Tour of Champions and everything in between. Their support fuels the food, fun, and community spirit that make Octoberfest shine year after year!

💚 Thank you to our Boss Hog Sponsors💚:
BankPlus
Cannon Chevrolet GMC of Cleveland
Clark Beverage Group, Inc
City of Cleveland, Mississippi - A Different Kind of Delta
Cleveland Trophy Awards and Gifts
Delta State University
Mitchell Distributing
Nehi Bottling Company
Pafford Medical Services
Peter's Pottery
RCI Marketing
Vowell's Market Place
Wicker’s Food Products

10/14/2025

🔥 Don’t miss out! Octoberfest T-shirts are officially ON SALE — but only while supplies last!
Rep your favorite Delta festival in style 👕
💻 Order yours now before they’re gone:

From merchandise to sponsorships, you can purchase it all from our website!

10/13/2025

🎶 Sponsor Spotlight: Cannon Chevrolet GMC of Cleveland 🎶

Because of Cannon Chevrolet GMC of Cleveland, our Cannon Motors Stage stayed rockin’ all weekend while showcasing incredible artists and creating memories downtown. Thank you for investing in our community and helping us make the 43rd Annual Octoberfest unforgettable!

10/12/2025

10/09/2025

🔥 Who knows what this means?! Prep is officially underway, which can only mean one thing… it’s almost time for the BBQ teams to roll in and fire it up for Octoberfest 2025! 🐖🍽️

A huge thank you to our incredible community partners like Vowell's Market Place for helping make this festival possible year after year. 🙌✨

10/08/2025

🔥 Taste. Judge. Experience.🔥

You don’t just watch the competition, you get to taste it.

Join the 3rd Annual Wicker’s Tour of Champions, and judge the best BBQ in the South.

🎟️ Grab your tickets while you can! →

https://members.clevelandmschamber.com/ap/Events/Register/MwFgdwQf8CeCg

10/08/2025

🎨✨ LAST CALL for Arts & Crafts Vendors! ✨🎨
Today is the FINAL day to register for this year’s Cleveland Octoberfest, and there are only 14 spots left!

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your creativity in front of thousands of festival-goers from across the Delta. Once these spots are gone, they’re gone!

👉 Secure your booth now: octoberfestms.com

🎨 Calling all artists, makers, and creators - Octoberfest 2025 Arts & Crafts Vendor Applications are NOW OPEN to the public! 🍂

Want to be part of one of Mississippi’s largest and longest-running fall festivals? Join us in Downtown Cleveland, MS on October 10–11, 2025 to showcase your work to thousands of festival-goers!

🛍️ Spaces are first-come, first-served, and they go FAST!
📄 Be sure to carefully review the guidelines and instructions before completing your application.
📬 Once you select your booth, you'll receive an invoice via email within 48 hours - payment is due within 72 hours to keep your space.

🔗 Apply now at octoberfestms.com
📞 Questions? Call us at 662-843-2712 - we’re happy to help!

Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💙

10/07/2025

🎉 It’s Octoberfest Week! 🎉

The full schedule is HERE, and we can’t wait for some great music on the Cannon Motors Stage!

👕 Thursday is the LAST day to preorder your official Octoberfest T-shirt. We’ll have the rest for sale on-site!

🎟️ VIP wristbands and Wicker’s Tour of Champions spots are almost gone, so snag yours while you still can.

Head to our website to grab your shirts and tickets today!
👉 https://www.octoberfestms.com/
See y'all at the lighting of the grill 🔥

10/01/2025

🎉 Octoberfest VIP Experience Awaits! 🎉

Don’t miss out on the best way to enjoy Cleveland’s biggest weekend! Your VIP wristband gets you exclusive access Friday & Saturday with complimentary beer and RC products, premium seating, live football streaming in the VIP tailgate area, and a full lineup of perks:

📅 Saturday, October 11 VIP Schedule:
☕ Coffee & Breakfast Bites – 9:15 AM, right before performances by Leslie’s Dance Co. & CE Allstars (sponsored by MS Grounds & Yo Eddie BBQ)
🍹 Bloody Mary tasting – 11:00 AM (sponsored by Jurbie McSwash )
🥪 Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich Lunch – 12:00 Noon–1:30 PM (sponsored by Wicker’s Food Products)
🌮 Pulled Pork Nachos – 3:30 PM, just in time for Doc & The Refills to hit the stage. (sponsored by Wicker’s Food Products)
🎟 Raffle prizes all day long – drawings by the Cleveland-Bolivar County Young Professionals

📱 Be sure to include your phone number at checkout to get VIP text alerts when each event is about to begin!

✨ Best Deal: The Wicker’s Tour of Champions + VIP Pass ($75) includes Friday night’s BBQ judging plus full VIP access both days! Wristbands can be picked up starting Friday, October 10, at 5:00 PM at the VIP entrance.

👉 Sign up now for Wicker’s Tour + VIP (best value!):
https://members.clevelandmschamber.com/ap/Events/Register/MwFgdwQf8CeCg

👉 Can’t make it both days? Grab your VIP-only pass here:
https://members.clevelandmschamber.com/ap/Events/Register/G9F5yxEcNCxCK