Seasonal & Holidays
Oktoberfest Celebrates 12 Years In Downers Grove
The two-day festival features live music, traditional German cuisine, strolling entertainment and more.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — There's a pleasant autumnal chill in the air, bringing the ideal atmosphere for Oktoberfest, which celebrates 12 years in Downers Grove this weekend. The two-day festival will take place between Forest Avenue and Main Street.
To embrace the traditional Oktoberfest theme, the fest offers authentic German food for purchase. The menu includes:
- Bavarian pretzels
- Bratwurst
- Chicken schnitzel
- Mushroom schnitzel
- Potato pancakes
- Apple strudel
- German chocolate cake
Attendees 21 and over can opt for seasonal beers that include Oktoberfest brews from Sam Adams, Revolution Brewing, Paulaner and Warstiner.
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The live music lineup features Gipsy Kings, Lounge Puppets, Tina Messmer King and more. A caricature artist, face painter, costumed superheroes, a traveling reptile show, a juggler and a dunk tank will bring some kid-oriented entertainment.
General admission tickets to Oktoberfest are $40 on Friday for adults and children and $15 on Saturday. V.I.P. tickets and two-day tickets are available.
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All proceeds from the festival benefit Downers Grove Grade School District 58.
What: Downers Grove Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 12 and Sept. 13
Where: Between Forest Avenue and Main Street
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