Gemütlichkeit Foundation

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Gemütlichkeit Foundation Scholarship recipients!

This year, the Foundation awarded $15,000 in scholarships to area students and has awarded more than $149,000 over the years. Thank you to our sponsors and Forks & Corks attendees for helping make these opportunities possible. See you at Forks & Corks 2026!

Find the full list of recipients here: https://www.festfoundation.com/gemutlichkeit-foundation-announces-2026-forks-corks-scholarship-recipients/

03/27/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, Forks & Corks 2026 is filling up fast. As of today, only 44 seats remain. Learn more and secure your spot before they’re gone.

All proceeds benefit the Gemütlichkeit Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, helping fund scholarships for local students.

https://forkscorks26.eventbrite.com/https://forkscorks26.eventbrite.com/

06/02/2025

🎁 You can still be part of Forks & Corks 2025—even if you can’t attend in person!

Our Silent Auction is open to remote bidders, and there are 35+ amazing items up for grabs—all in support of scholarships for students from 13 area schools. 💙

📲 Just register online, place a credit card on file, and start bidding from your phone or computer—anytime, anywhere!

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/forkscorksauctions
⏳ Bidding closes Thursday night—don’t miss out!

Every bid makes an impact. Thank you for supporting the Gemütlichkeit Foundation and helping local students succeed! 🎓

05/29/2025

Last call for tickets for Forks & Corks 2025. Ticket sales close at 9:00 pm tonight - Thursday, 5/29/25!

Get your tickets today at https://onecau.se/forkscorks25 - less than 40 seats remain!

Over 35 silent auction items featuring experiences, travel, collectibles, and more, plus live auction items you won't want to miss!
- A Night at Red Rocks
- artPOP: Gift Basket
- Bean Juice Coffee Mug, Coffee & Gift Certificate
- Bling Basket by Regal Rhinestone Designs
- Bloody Mary Basket
- Cedar Creek - 8 certificates for a round of golf
- Complete set of buttons in shadow boxes as a set
- Country Boom VIP Tickets
- Custom Dirndl & Head Wreath Package
- Dinner For 10 at Le Chateau
- Let's Fest! - GA Admission Package for local festivals
- Gemütlichkeit Foundation Decanter Sets & Rare Bourbons
- Grand Canyon Starry Nights
- Green Bay Packers Tickets (2)
- Jen O Basket of Happiness - Unique Wines Basket
- Jimmy Buffett Signed Pickguard & Guitar
- Lake Sherwood Chalet Getaway
- La Crosse Footwear - $250 gift certificate & swag
- Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #1
- Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #2
- Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #3
- LIVE AUCTION - Meringue Bakery / Jen Barney Custom Cakes
- LIVE AUCTION: Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe Pie & 6 Key Lime Dark Chocolate Pie Bars
- LIVE AUCTION: Limited Edition 2024 Oktoberfest Button
- LIVE AUCTION: Limited Edition 2024 Oktoberfest Reveal Sign
- Mahalo Maui
- Milwaukee Brewers - 4 Loge Level Seats
- Milwaukee Brewers Field Box Seating for 4
- Milwaukee Bucks Game - Two Tickets
- Milwaukee Bucks - two tickets in a corporate suite
- Mueller Photography Portrait Gift Certificate
- New Orleans Jazz & Dining
- Oktoberfest Golden Keg Experience + Craft Beer Night for 2
- Pearl Street Gallery 24x36 Acrylic Art
- Pipestone Point Resort - One Week Fishing Trip
- Pontoon Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River
- Southern Charm - Savannah Getaway
- Oktoberfest Stein signed by Mike Bakalars - Used at Tapping of the Golden Keg and the Festmaster's Ball
- Tennessee Whiskey Adventure
- Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, 4-Hour Pontoon Tour with Festmaster Tiggelaar

05/14/2025

Forks & Corks 2025 Auction Item!
Jimmy Buffett Signed Pickguard / BCP Acoustic Guitar
https://onecau.se/_aybw41

Experience a piece of music history with this unique BCP acoustic guitar featuring a pickguard autographed by the iconic Jimmy Buffett.

Complete with a stand and case, this collectible includes a Certificate of Authenticity. As signed memorabilia becomes increasingly rare after his passing, this is a must-have for any devoted Parrothead. Donʼt miss your chance to own this remarkable item!

05/08/2025

Enjoy exquisite food and wine pairings at Forks & Corks, Thursday, June 5th from 5-8 p.m. at the Waterfront Cargill Room. Sample chef-crafted dishes and fine wines that are sure to impress.

Then, jump into the excitement of silent and live auctions with a chance to win incredible experiences like an elite golf trip, unique getaways and more!

Hosted by the Gemütlichkeit Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your night supports $14,000 in local scholarships. Plus, donations are tax-deductible! Limited tickets are on sale now at https://onecau.se/forkscorks25

A link to Forks & Corks 2025's main page.

06/08/2024

It was at this moment Randy realized he'd messed up! Always double check numbers before bidding. Lucky for him, we could quickly correct it and save his marriage! 🤣

But seriously, what a great night of fundraising for scholarships! Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors who helped us to another record year.

06/03/2024

La Crosse area friends! There are exactly two seats left for Forks & Corks 2024, first come, first served, at https://forkscorks24.eventbrite.com

Check out the amazing auction items list and food! Let's get these last two seats sold!

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬
• 3 or 4‐Night Stay for 4 in Cortona, Chef Dinner, Wine Tasting
• A League of Their Own - Girls Baseball League Collectibles
• artPOP - Hot Shop Discovery Class For Two
• Bean Juice "Up & At 'Em" Basket
• Bling Basket from Regal Rhinestone Designs
• Bloody Mary Basket
• Cedar Creek Summer of Golf
• Chris Stapleton Signed Acoustic Guitar with Case and Stand
• Complete Oktoberfest Button Collection
• Country Boom VIP Experience For Two
• Craft Beer Selections with One-Of-A-Kind Cooler
• Custom Dirndl & Head Wreath Package
• The Festmaster's Stein - 2023 Festmaster Jeff Wrobel
• Green Bay Packers Outdoor Experience
• Gemütlichkeit Foundation Decanter Set & Bourbons
• La Crosse Footwear Bundle
• Lake Sherwood Chalet Getaway
• Le Chateau Private 5-Course Dinner for 10
• Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #1
• Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #2
• Let's Go Out To Eat - Package #3
• Let's Fest 2024 - Local Festivals Bundle + Two Staycation Nights
• Live Entertainment in New York
• Milwaukee Brewers VIP Experience vs Chicago Cubs
• Mid-West Family Brewers Package
• Milwaukee Bucks Corporate Suite Experience
• Milwaukee Bucks Single Game Tickets
• "Mississippi Queen on the Mississippi," Watercolor Print
• Mueller Photography Portrait Gift Certificate
• Oktoberfest Golden Keg Experience with Two VIP Passes
• Pipestone Point Resort - One Week Fishing Trip
• Pontoon Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi backwaters
• The Ultimate NASCAR Driving Experience
• Wine Selections with One-Of-A-Kind Cooler
• Wine Selections from Merriam Vineyards
• LIVE AUCTION - Key Lime Pie & 6 Key Lime Pie Bars
• LIVE AUCTION: Limited Edition 2024 Oktoberfest Button
• LIVE AUCTION - 2024 Oktoberfest Button Reveal Sign
• LIVE AUCTION: Jen Barney Chocolate Cherry Balsamic Cake

𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 - 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝: iceberg wedge, blue cheese, bacon, pickled red onion, blue cheese dressing paired with Champion Sauvignon Blanc
𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 - 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩: sorrel pesto, piquillo pepper and corn salsa, white bean puree paired with Portada Reserve White Blend
𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 - 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢: marsala mushroom cream sauce paired with Bogle Chardonnay
𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 - 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐛: whipped potatoes, broccolini, jus paired with Portada Red Blend
𝑭𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 - 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 paired with Hayes Ranch Cabernet

Join us for an evening of delicious food and wine pairings benefiting the Gemütlichkeit Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

06/02/2024

Less that 13 hours remain to get your tickets to support scholarships and...
• A delicious 5-course wine-paired dining experience!
• Carefully curated auction offering including rare and unique items, travel experiences, a Chris Stapleton signed guitar and more!
• An evening you won't forget!

Tickets at https://forkscorks24.eventbrite.com until 11:30 p.m.

06/01/2024

Just one more day to get tickets to the region's premier event supporting scholarships! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Less than 20 seats remain and we want those seats filled to support scholarships for 14 local students! Get your tickets before the deadline at https://forkscorks24.eventbrite.com

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬
• artPOP: Hot Shop Discovery Class For Two
• Baking With Jen Barney
• Bean Juice Gift Package
• Bloody Mary Basket
• Brewers - Two Tickets
• Cedar Creek - 8 rounds of golf
• Chris Stapleton Signed Guitar
• Oktoberfest Complete Button Set
• Country Boom VIP Ticket Package
• Craft Beer Custom Cooler (Ales filled)
• Craft Beer Custom Cooler (Lagers filled)
• Custom Dirndl & Head Wreath Package
• Dinner For 10 at Le Chateau
• Local Festivals Package
• Green Bay Packers Tickets (2)
• Rare Bourbon and Decanter Set
• Gundersen Hotel Staycation (2)
• Horseshoe Hats Sparkle Basket
• Jen O's Wine Basket of Happiness
• Kermit's Key Lime Pie & 6 Bars
• Lake Sherwood Cabin Getaway
• La Crosse Footwear Package
• Let's Go Out To Eat - Three separate packages!
• Limited Edition 2024 Oktoberfest Button
• Limited Edition 2024 Oktoberfest Reveal Sign
• Brewers vs Cubs for 4 with First Pitch
• Bucks Corporate Box For 2
• Mississippi Queen Artwork
• Mueller Photography Portrait Package (2)
• Oktoberfest Golden Keg Experience with Two VIP Passes
• Pipestone Point Resort - One Week Fishing Trip
• Pontoon Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi
• Rudy's Private Stock - Basket of Happiness
• Festmaster Signed Limited Edition Stein
• Bucks - Two Prime Game Seats