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Wienermobile, Steinholding Contest, More: Oktoberfest At Naper Settlement

Naper Settlement's Oktoberfest will celebrate German culture Oct. 3 and Oct. 4.

NAPERVILLE, IL — Bratwursts, Oompah music, a steinholding contest, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and more will come to Naper Settlement this weekend for Oktoberfest 2025. The two-day event will be held Friday and Saturday.

Oktoberfest hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Music

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The live music lineup is below.

Oct. 3

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5:30 p.m.: Ed Wagner's Lustige Blaskapelle

8 p.m.: The Polkaholics

Oct. 4

3 p.m.: Freeze Dried

5:30 p.m.: Hillbilly Rockstarz

8 p.m.: Fool House

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be onsite Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturday, attendees can compete in a steinholding contest at 5 p.m. Saturday also features a children's area with Pinot's Palette and Chasers Laser Tag.

Food

Food trucks will serve up bratwurst, pretzels and other fare.

The list includes:

  • Ben's Pretzels
  • Wurst Kitchen
  • Grumpy Gaucho
  • Belgio's Catering
  • Decadent Flavor
  • John's Rib House

Brews and Wine

Guests who are 21 and older can buy seasonal and German-inspired beers and wine. The beer offerings include:

  • Alter Festbier
  • Hofbrau Oktoberfest
  • Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
  • Spaten Oktoberfest

Ticket Info

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children four to 12 years old. Naper Settlement members and children under four get in free.

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