Downtown Evanston Hosts 5th Annual Evanston Oktoberfest

From Downtown Evanston: Live music, craft beer, local food and traditional Oktoberfest fun. Is there a better way to celebrate fall in Evanston? Join us at Downtown Evanston’s 5th annual Evanston Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 29, 12-6pm at the Evanston Farmer’s Market location, University Place and Oak Ave.

This year, there are 18 breweries, local food vendors, German musicians and dancers, live music by Railheart, and fun and games! Evanston Oktoberfest is the premier fundraiser for Downtown Evanston, the organization that works to keep downtown Evanston a clean, vibrant and fun place to live, work, and explore.

New this year, EvanstonMade is hosting a special Maker’s Market featuring 50 plus local artists! Located right next door at the Maple Avenue Parking Garage, Oktoberfest attendees receive complimentary access to this art market with their wristband.Entertainment will take place under the big tent! Bring your kids to enjoy fall arts and crafts activities hosted by One River School and mini-pumpkin painting. Adults will have the opportunity to get competitive with a tricycle races, stein hold contest and costume contest.

See the schedule of events below.

12PM Official Tapping of the Keg by Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.

12-1PM DJ Dustin Harris

1:15-1:30PM Edelweiss Dancers

1:30-3:00PM Die Musikmeisters Band will perform traditional Oktoberfest songs, lead a sing-a-longand the Chicken Dance

3:05-3:20PM Edelweiss Dancers

3:30-4:30PM Stein Hold Contest & Costume Contest

4:45-5:45PM Railheart

Tickets to Evanston Oktoberfest are $35 day of and $30 early bird available through September 22. Ticket holders receive a commemorative stein and tasting card valid for 12 6-oz pours.Designated driver and all kids 13 and older must purchase tickets for $15 or $10 early bird rate through September 22. Kids 12 and under are free. Food is available for purchase directly from the vendors with cash or credit. Event is rain or shine. Buy tickets here.

Evanston Oktoberfest will take place at the parking lot behind the Hilton Garden Inn at 1818 Maple Avenue (the location of the Downtown Evanston Farmer's Market). The event is located 3 blocks from the CTA and Metra stations. If you have a designated driver, the event is located next to the Maple Avenue Parking Garage which is free on Sundays.

Bike parking is also available on the first floor of the parking garage.The event would not be possible without the support of Evanston companies that are committed to the Evanston community. Presenting sponsor is Byline Bank with additional sponsorships from Albion Evanston, Verilife, Jaguar Land Rover, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Hilton Orrington, Church Street Plaza, Hyatt House, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore, and The Brown Team of Baird & Warner.

Evanston Oktoberfest is a fundraiser for Downtown Evanston, a nonprofit organization that manages and markets the downtown Evanston business district.

Ticket sales support our continued efforts to make downtown Evanston a vibrant place to live, work and play! For additional information, visit downtownevanston.org.

This press release was produced by Downtown Evanston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.