German Cuisine, Live Music Come To Downers Grove For Oktoberfest 2024

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will host its 11th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 in downtown Downers Grove. The festivities will include live music, traditional German cuisine and kid-friendly activities, with all proceeds benefiting District 58 schools.

Hours and Ticket Info

Oktoberfest kicks off at 3 p.m on Sept. 13 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 14.

Tickets to Oktoberfest are as follows.

Sept. 13

$25 for adults 18 and older

$5 for kids 18 and younger with paying adult

$75 for VIP Adult lounge access, which includes access to the front of the stage, a private bar and "luxury" bathrooms, along with free swag

$125 for Adult Meet-and-Greet, which includes access to the front of the stage, a private bar and "luxury" bathrooms, along with free swag and a meet-and-greet at 8:30 p.m.

$150 for Adult VIP Lounge and After Party at Cadence Kitchen from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sept. 14

$10 for adults 18 and older

$5 for kids 18 and younger

$25 for VIP Adult lounge access, which includes access to the front of the stage, a private bar and "luxury" bathrooms, along with free swag

Click the link to buy tickets for Oktoberfest 2024.

Live Music

The music lineup for Oktoberfest is listed below.

Sept. 13

3 p.m.: Oktoberfest opens with Tina Messmer-King

4:15 p.m.: Wurst Kase Scenario performs polka music

6:45 p.m.: Cadillac Groove

9:30 p.m.: G Love and Special Sauce

Sept. 14

11 a.m.: Tina Messmer-King opens festival

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Battle of the Bands

3:30 p.m.: Bratwurst-eating contest

4 p.m.: Thrill Pill

6:30 pm.: Anchors Away

9 p.m.: Reckless

Food Options

Oktoberfest will feature a variety of German-inspired cuisine, including:

• Bratwurst
• Bavarian pretzel
• Chicken schnitzel
• German potato salad
• Potato pancakes
• German chocolate cake
• Apple strudel

Kids meals will be available, along with nonalcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages will be available for visitors 21 and over to purchase, including:

• Warstiner Oktoberfest
• Paulaner Oktoberfest
• Sam Adams Oktoberfest
• Revolution Oktoberfest
• Hacker Weiss
• Miller Lite
• Red and white wine
• White Claw
• Dogfish Head
• Goldfinger

Click the link to learn more about Oktoberfest 2024.