Oktoberfest Comes To Naper Settlement Oct. 4 & 5

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naper Settlement will host Oktoberfest 2024 Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, featuring live music, a stein-holding contest and a professional pumpkin carving demonstration, along with a variety of German cuisine and beverages.

Schnitzel, bratwursts, pretzels and other traditional German fare will be offered by Belgio's Catering and Wurst Kitchen. John's Rib House will be on hand offering pulled pork sandwiches, rib tips, turkey legs and more. Diners can also order from Ben's Pretzels, Guzman y Gomez and Decadent Flavor.

The beer selection features seasonal and German-influenced brews, including:

• Alter Brewing Festbier
• Ciderboys First Press Cider
• Hofbrau Oktoberfest
• Schlafly Pumpkin
• Schöfferhofer Grapefruit
• Shiner Oktoberfest
• Spaten Oktoberfest
• Tighthead Brewing Oktoberfest

The performance schedule for Oktoberfest is as follows.

Oct. 4

5:30 p.m.: The Phenix Band

8 p.m.: The Polkaholics

Oct. 5

3 p.m.: Freeze Dried

5 p.m.: Stein Holding Contest

5:30 p.m.: The Ron Burgundys

8 p.m.: Funk Almighty

On Saturday at 5 p.m. visitors can watch professional pumpkin carving and play lawn games in the beer garden. The professional pumpkin carver will also be on hand Sunday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Kids can play laser tag, paint and enjoy other activities from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt told Patch, "At Oktoberfest, the community is invited to gather under Naper Settlement’s giant and beautifully decorated tent to celebrate the fall season while listening to live music, chowing down on delicious German cuisine and festival favorites from local restaurants, and enjoying a variety of activities. Whether you're savoring a stein of authentic German beer, indulging in hearty Oktoberfest fare, or dancing to live polka music, there's something for everyone at this cultural, family event."

Wilt said some 5,000 people are expected to atted throughout the weekend.

Tickets to Oktoberfest are $15 for kids ages four to 12 years old, and $20 for ages 13 and older. Click the link to buy tickets to Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement.