La Crosse Oktoberfest will be held Thursday, Oct. 1–Sunday, Oct. 4. The theme is “Celebrating the Fest Time of Year.” Buttons can be purchased at many locations in the community. Cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the gate. Buttons can also be purchased at the pre-fest price by contacting Silvana Richardson, nursing, at ext. 3687 or sfrichardson@viterbo.edu by Friday, Sept. 25.