A limited number of Oktoberfest souvenirs and gift items are currently available to purchase through the Midwest Deutsche Oktoberfest Association.    2007 - 2008 & 2009 Commemorative Steins Midwest Deutsches Oktoberfest Collectors Steins are now available for purchase.   The front of the 2007 Stein has the Genuine Logo for Ellis County  "German Capital of Kansas" and the back of the stein has a beautiful full color painting of the new Hays Welcome Center at 2700 Vine.  2008 features the Bruce Burkholder painting "Where History Holds the Future".  The 2009 Stein has an image of the old Hays City Flour Mill from the Bruce Burkholder Painting "Semelino" Each stein is available to purchase for $15 per stein.           Call 785-623-6847.     2006 Commemorative Stein The 2006 Midwest Deutsches Oktoberfest Collectors Stein features the St. Catherine Church.  The photo image is from 1906 and the front of the stein has the front of the church and the back of the stein has a photo of the inside of the church.  This is the most beautiful of the small historic churches in Ellis County, Kansas.  Although the name of the small community is spelled Catharine, the church is named after St. Catherine and spelled with an “e” Available for purchase - $15. Call 785-623-6847.     2005 Commemorative Stein - $15 Commemorating our German Pontiff Pope Benedict XVI   Product Information: Heft a cold one in this 22 oz. ceramic stein with gold trim. A great “usable” alternative to the trophy. Make any day Oktoberfest whether with this impressive stein on the shelf or in-hand. Cheers! Measures 6.75" tall, 3.75" diameter base, 3" diameter rim Dishwasher and microwave safe To purchase the 2005 Commemorative Stein call 785-625-5394           Bergland Trachten, Ltd from Haysville, Kansas, is the leading source in this region for authentic German and Austrian imported goods! They import genuine German nutcrackers, beersteins, cuckoo clocks, lederhosen and German chocolates. Their booth will feature German hats, pins, cookware, gifts, and much more!  www.berglandtrachten.com   The Ellis County Historical Society Museum has a variety of German related products for sale in their bookstore.  Call the museum for more information 785-628-2624 or visit their website www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org     $15 German Capital of Kansas tee-shirt To purchase the German Capital of Kansas tee-shirt click here.       To purchase these commemorative beer mugs from 2002 through 2010 call 785-625-5394. $5 per mug. Limited quanities available for each year.