Put on your Dirndls and your Lederhosen and polka on down to St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest in Chicago. It will be held Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 in and around St. Alphonsus Church in West Lakeview. One of Chicago’s most popular celebrations of fall and all things Bavarian, Oktoberfest Chicago returns for its 24th year of seasonal revelry. In addition to the outdoor festival featuring authentic Bavarian cuisine and live entertainment, the new Munich-inspired Beer Hall will offer authentic German Beer Flights.
Hours are Friday from 5–10 p.m., Saturday from Noon –10 p.m. and Sunday from Noon –7 p.m. St. Alphonsus Catholic Church is located at 1429 W. Wellington Ave in Chicago.
At the corner of Wellington, Lincoln, and Southport Avenues, St. Alphonsus church has been the center of Chicago’s vibrant German community for 144 years since its founding in 1882. Throughout the 20th century German immigrants settled in Lakeview and found community at St. Alphonsus. St. Alphonsus shares its rich cultural history with all of Chicago during Oktoberfest.
The star of the fest is the three B’s of Bavarian cuisine: Beer, Brats, and Bretzeln (German for pretzels). Enjoy homemade bratwurst and pretzels made from centuries old recipes passed down by the German immigrants who founded St. Alphonsus church. Then, wash it down with a stein-full of Sam Adams beer. A variety of Sam Adams beers will be on tap including fall favorites like Oktoberfest.
Enjoy live music at two stages offers a combination of Chicago’s best festival bands featuring all music genres alongside lively polka music.
Fest goers should be sure to check out the merchandise tent near the entrance to get official Oktoberfest shirts, Bavarian hats, commemorative pins, bottle openers, an oktoBEARfest teddy bear, and of course, this year's commemorative Beer Stein, hand-made and imported from Germany!
For more information visit chicagoevents.com/events/oktoberfest-chicago/
$10 Admission Friday/Saturday
$5 Suggested Donation on Sunday
Entertainment
Southport Stage Entertainment
Friday
6:00pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
7:50pm – Ceremonial Keg Tapping & Official Blessing of Beer
8:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
Saturday
2:00pm – Viceroy
4:00pm – The Wild Chicago
6:00pm – Y2K
7:15pm – Sam Adams Stein Holding Competition
8:00pm – 16 Candles
Parking Lot Stage Entertainment
Friday
5:00pm – Four Star Brass Band
6:30pm – The Divas
8:00pm – The Birkenrocks
Saturday
2:30pm – School of Rock
4:30pm – Four Star Brass Band
5:30pm – Mr. and Mrs. Oktoberfest
6:00pm – Live Band Karaoke
8:00pm – Wedding Banned
“We are excited about the 24th Annual Oktoberfest celebration,“ said Rev. Brett Williams. "Thank you to everyone who attends and comes out to help support St. Alphonsus Church which continues to be the pillar in the community. Plus, there will be amazing food, drink and entertainment!”
Located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was founded by German immigrants in 1882 and continues to recognize its German roots by celebrating an authentic Oktoberfest every September. Visitors are encouraged to join us for Mass on Sundays
at 9 or 11 am, 12:30 in Spanish, or 5 pm to experience the incredible music of the St. Alphonsus choirs. For more information visit https://www.stalsoktoberfest.com
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