GIVING BACK TO NASHVILLE
Community Partners
Nashville Oktoberfest has always been more than a festival: it's a celebration of community. Since 1980, we've partnered with local nonprofits, charities, and community organizations to ensure that the festival gives back to the city that makes it possible.
47
Years of Community
Giving back since 1980
5
Community Partners
Nonprofits & neighborhood orgs
100%
Pup Parade Proceeds
Go to Crossroads Campus
Local
First Always
Nashville businesses first
OUR PARTNERS
Organizations We're Proud to Support
St. Pius X Classical Academy
EducationSt. Pius X Classical Academy is a Catholic parish school that has been providing an excellent education since 1961. Located in North Nashville, the Academy's curriculum is directed toward each student's spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue
Animal RescueProverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue is committed to 'Helping His Helpless' through quality care and healing, adoptions, and population control awareness.
Emerald Coast Missions
HumanitarianEmerald Coast Missions provides free dental care and humanitarian assistance for families and communities in Santa Barbara, Honduras.
Music City HOG
CommunityMusic City HOG has supported the MNPD Christmas Basket Program for 30 years providing baskets of food and toys to hundreds of local families each Christmas.
Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association
NeighborhoodHistoric Germantown Neighborhood Association works to preserve Germantown’s historic character and strengthen the vibrant neighborhood surrounding Oktoberfest.
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING?
Bring Your Organization to the Festival
Nashville Oktoberfest is always looking for mission-aligned nonprofits, community organizations, and local businesses to partner with. Whether you want to raise awareness, collect donations, or engage with 100K+ festival visitors: we'd love to talk.
CHARITY EVENTS
Derby & Pup Parade Benefit Crossroads Campus
The Dachshund Derby is a fundraising race for Crossroads Campus, and 100% of Pup Parade entry fees and donations go directly to their programs. Race a dachshund, dress up a pup, and help at-risk teens and animal adoptions in Germantown.