Tinley Park Oktoberfest 2018: When, Where To Watch Live Music

TINLEY PARK, IL — The village will celebrate its second annual Oktoberfest this month. The three-day event will include authentic German food and ceremonial keg tapping, and Oktoberfest beers by Tinley Park brewers also will be featured.

Local beer meisters — 350 Brewing Co., Banging Gavel Brews and Hailstorm Brewing Co. — will be offering special brews for the event. Paulaner, a German brewer, also will be on hand with an Oktoberfest beer.

But Oktoberfest, which is run by the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce, isn't just about brats and beer. Music and dance play a big part in the annual event.

Traditional oom-pah and polka musicians will entertain festival-goers, and Bavarian and German figure dancing will be on display. A carnival rounds out the festivities.

Here's everything you need to know about this year's Tinley Park Oktoberfest.

Tinley Park Oktoberfest 2018: The Basics

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23.

Where: 80th Avenue Metra Station, 18001 S. 80th Ave.

Cost: Free

Parking: Onsite parking will be available in open areas of the Metra station lot on the South side of the tracks. Organizers, however, urge festival-goers to be responsible by finding a safe way home from the event, especially for those sampling the various beers throughout the day.

More Info: Go to the Oktoberfest website for details.

Tinley Park Oktoberfest Entertainment

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

5 p.m.: Ceremonial keg tapping

5 to 6:45: The Schnitzels!

7 to 10: The Bratwurst Brothers

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

1 p.m.: Ceremonial keg tapping

1:15 to 2:45: Frank K & Company

3 to 5: Bruce Korosa Orchestra

5:15 to 10: Tom Brusky Band

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23

1 p.m.: Ceremonial keg tapping

1 to 2: Don Oktoberfest

2:15 to 6: Die Musikmeisters

Image via Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce