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Ms. Oktoberfest 2025 Crowning Kicks Off 40th Annual Oktoberfest Season

Persistence, perseverance and a mini bottle of Jägermeister. Those are three things that helped Cape Coral’s Sara Skorak win the title of Ms. Oktoberfest 2025. The July 19 pageant doubled as the kick-off for the German American Social Club’s (GSAC) 40th Oktoberfest season. Her third time in the pageant, Sara was selected as the winner from among five contestants. The other four were Shana Overhulser, who was named first runner-up; Paola Alfonsina Centti, named the second runner-up; Christine Borgersen; and Paige Kohler. “The third time’s the charm,” Sara beamed during the backstage photo shoot after the ceremony. She had already jokingly shared her secret “lucky charm” with the audience – the minibottle of Jägermeister she had pulled out of her pocket upon her win.

 To be fair, Sara’s win came from much more than a lucky charm. A vibrant club member who relishes her German heritage and its traditions, she truly comprehends the responsibilities that come with this significant role – those that extend past the Oktoberfest celebration. “I understand that even when the tent comes down and the kegs are put away, there’s a lot more work to be done,” she told the audience during the question portion of the pageant. And she’s willing to “work very hard” to ensure people across Cape Coral and beyond are aware the GASC exists, and “how fun this club is.”

A GASC member since 2020, Sara downright sparkles with enthusiasm for German culture. She and her husband Eddie actually travel to Germany every year to visit family and friends. The couple moved from Maryland to Cape Coral in 2014. In addition to being a licensed realtor, Sara is the supervisor of volunteer resources at Lee Memorial Hospital for Lee Health. She loves boating, cooking and – you guessed it – spending lots of time volunteering at the GASC. 

Sara was crowned by outgoing Ms. Oktoberfest 2024 Alexandra Reifschneider, who shared her gratitude for the honor of serving the previous year.  Other former title holders holders were on hand, including event host Angela Teleweck, Ms. Oktoberfest 1998, who was helped by Kimberly Schlachta Rabalais, Ms. Oktoberfest 2004. Winners are selected by judges and, as of this year, input from GASC voting members. The semi-formal event also featured the Manni Daum Trio playing German dance music, a hearty German meal, and plenty of dancing, laughing and strengthening bonds within the community.  Read full article in the paper