2026 Spornsors
The mission
make Waco one of the best places in Texas to start and grow a business.
We equip founders with mentorship, founder education, accelerator programs, and strategic resources designed to help them launch, scale, and stay rooted here.
When local businesses succeed, jobs grow. Families stay. Opportunity expands. The entire city benefits.
Oktoberfest Waco fuels that work.
4-Person Scramble + Dedicated Caddie per Team
Every foursome is paired with a caddie to enhance the playing experience, provide on-course support, and help attest final scores for competitive integrity in a scramble format.
Field Cap: 36 Teams
18 Hole Sponsor Teams
18 Open Registration Teams
Shotgun Start + Announcing Hole Starter
Each team will be welcomed at their starting hole by an announcing starter for a championship-style introduction and send off.
ABOUT US
We’re bringing Munich to Waco.
When I experienced Oktoberfest in Munich, what captivated me wasn’t the beer — it was the atmosphere. Long communal tables. Live music without interruption. Thousands of people fully present with one another. It was immersive, joyful, and intentional.
When we decided to bring Oktoberfest to Waco, it had to be done with excellence. We sent our event organizer to Germany to study the details firsthand. We invested in a custom-built, 1,000-person tent designed to transport you the moment you step inside and assembled a team of seasoned professionals to ensure it meets the standard our city deserves.
Too often, Waco is underestimated.
Oktoberfest Waco — like Startup Waco — exists to demonstrate what’s possible here: drawing our community together, raising the standard for civic experiences, and strengthening the entrepreneurial future of our city.
I hope you’ll join us under the tent.
Hob Howell
Startup Waco
Chief Executive Officer
There’s a Seat Waiting for You in Waco
Oktoberfest Waco is an invitation to experience Waco itself—come for the festival, stay for the people, the food, and a city proud to welcome you.
4-Person Scramble + Dedicated Caddie per Team
Every foursome is paired with a caddie to enhance the playing experience, provide on-course support, and help attest final scores for competitive integrity in a scramble format.
Field Cap: 36 Teams
18 Hole Sponsor Teams
18 Open Registration Teams
Shotgun Start + Announcing Hole Starter
Each team will be welcomed at their starting hole by an announcing starter for a championship-style introduction and send off.
Event Committee Members
Oktoberfest Waco is made possible by a team of local leaders committed to quality, community, and thoughtful execution.
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David Stoneking
Beverage & TABC Compliance
Founder
Brotherwell Brewing
Riley Carter
Corey McIntyre
Food Program Director
Chef & Owner
Milo & Red Herring
Riley Carter
Hunter Harlow
Head of Marketing
Co-founder & CEO
Sendero Provisions
Riley Carter
Brian Brown
Head of Entertainment
Co-Owner
Backyard Bar, Stage & Grill
Riley Carter
Sarah Angell
Oktoberfest Event Planning
Owner
Alice Allen Events
Riley Carter
2025 Spornsors
