2026 bch octoberfest giving stall APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED, AND THE PARTICIPATING GIVING STALLS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED on october 7th!

BCH 2026 GivingStall OctoberFest Application – BCH Volunteer Entrepreneurs (Youth & Adults) & Local Small Businesses: Join Us! (deadline to submit the application - September 30). Slot Confirmation will be notified on October 7th after reviewing the application. Due to limited space and to avoid duplication of offerings, particularly food items, stall participation will be confirmed after review of your submission. Priority consideration will be given to past BCH adult and student volunteers who have supported OctoberFest since 2022. The Team Representative must be 18 years or older, while the volunteers enrolled by the Team Representative may be of any age group.

No Admission Fees for Giving Stalls!

Post-Event Donations: Transparency: Each Stall’s giving/donation amount (as per your GivingWish) will be published on the BCH website along with a special shout-out recognizing the respective Giving Stall.

Honorable Chief Guests at BCH OctoberFest 2026: Mr. Steve Morris (Mayor of Concord); Ms. Jennifer Roberts (Former Mayor of Charlotte)

📌 Important Information for Team Representative :

The Team Representative must be 18 years or older, while the volunteers enrolled by the Team Representative may be of any age group.

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, Venue: Cox Mill High School, Address: 1355 Cox Mill Rd, Concord, NC 28027

  • Stall Setup: 8:00 AM - 10 AM

  • Gratitude Ceremony(10:30 AM): Please arrive in Auditorium by 10:15 AM for the Gratitude ceremony and our 2026 OctoberFest team picture

  • Fest Open to Public: 12 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Wrap-Up: 3:05 PM (PLEASE DO NOT WRAP UP BEFORE 3 PM UNLESS YOU ARE SOLD OUT)

  • Please ensure that the team representative is part of the BCH NC WhatsApp Group. If your team representative is not currently in the group, please contact +1 847-770-5668 so we can add you to the group and ensure you receive all important event-related communications and updates.The Team Representative submitting the form must be an adult over 18 years old to ensure the safety and supervision of all participating children.

• While submitting your application form, please ensure you provide a detailed description of your GivingStall. This information is essential for us to assess your submission. Priority will be given to past BCH adult and student volunteers who have supported OctoberFest since 2022.

• If your items do not require much space, we may request you to share a table with another team.

• BCH will not provide tables – each team is responsible for bringing their own.

• Each stall must assign a designated treasurer to manage funds.

• Post-event, proceeds of your wish should be sent to:
  Mr. Ramakrishna Nallapati +1 (803) 381-1403
  BCH OctoberFest Event Treasurer

Every Giving Stall Participant Will Receive:

• Certificate of Appreciation, BCH T-shirt, BCH gift souvenirs, Educational information on cancer prevention and early detection

• We request your participation at BCH Gratitude Ceremony and invite you to our OctoberFest Group Picture at 10:30 AM.

Your Giving Wish Makes a Difference - Together, We Can Save Lives and Support Families.

All donations received by BCH will support BCH’s global programs serving people and communities in greatest need, particularly those who have limited or no access to cancer care and support.

• India: Through the BCH Villages Adoption Program, BCH conducts door-to-door cancer screening, treatment support and management, navigation, follow-up, and end-to-end holistic care.

• Sierra Leone & Nigeria: BCH supports cancer screening and treatment aid for underserved communities.

• North Carolina & Across the USA: BCH provides patient care packages, treatment support, and assistance for underserved and financially constrained individuals facing cancer.

With gratitude,
The BCH OctoberFest Management Executive Committee (Dr Lopamudra Das Roy, Ms. Rekha Dharmala, Mr. Sourav Mukherjee, Mr. Ram Kambam, Mr. Neelakant Yerra)