{"id":423819,"date":"2026-10-10T00:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T00:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/423819\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T00:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T00:52:11","slug":"bavaria-born-christine-blasses-crowned-ms-oktoberfest-in-cape-coral-after-becoming-a-u-s-citizen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/423819\/","title":{"rendered":"Bavaria-born Christine Blasses crowned Ms. Oktoberfest in Cape Coral after becoming a U.S. citizen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Britt<\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

From the sounds of brass to the smells of bratwurst, Cape Coral’s Oktoberfest has been bringing people together for more than four decades.<\/p>\n

“I think that inside all of us there’s a little bit of need for community, need for fellowship, <\/p>\n

Gemeinschaft, excuse my German, that need for friendship, that need for closeness,” said Holly Jo King.<\/p>\n

Holly is a publicity chair for the German American Social Club, the spot that brings Oktoberfest to life. <\/p>\n

And every year, one tradition helps bridge the gap between the community and the culture.<\/p>\n

“She bridges the gap between the community and our culture, and she’s definitely much needed for this situation in Oktoberfest,” said Holly.<\/p>\n

This year, that crowned guide is Cape Coral’s Christine Blasses, representing as “Ms. Oktoberfest.”<\/p>\n

“I think every girl, every little girl, every young woman would love to be Ms. Oktoberfest,” said Christine. “You know you’re always dressed nicely you wear a crown and a sash. I’m sure everyone dreams of that at some point in their life, I’m guessing.”<\/p>\n

For Christine, the crown comes with meaning. She grew up in Bavaria, Germany, and this past July, became an American citizen.<\/p>\n

“Once it sunk in, yeah, once the shock was gone, I was very excited and very honored and yeah it was very nice,” said Christine.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, bridging cultures is finding a place where everyone belongs.<\/p>\n

“I can’t tell you exactly what to expect, but I can tell you that you’re going to have the absolute time of your life,” said Christine. “It’s going to be fantastic.”<\/p>\n

You can learn more about Oktoberfest and find tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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