Oktoberfest Planned To Help Hinsdale Humane Society

HINSDALE, IL — A new early fall event comes to Hinsdale this year, and it will benefit the pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society. The HHS's first Oktoberfest: Prost to the Pets! fundraiser will go from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the society's new Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane in Hinsdale. The evening will be a primarily outdoor, tented celebration of German traditions including live band Die Musikmeisters playing on the front lawn, traditional German-style dining, Liquor and German beer tastings, Cigar bar, plus German pets: Schnauzer, Leonberger, Weimaraner, Daschund and more, according to the society.

“We’re looking forward to hosting our first traditional German festival,” said Tom Van Winkle, Executive Director, HHS. “While our team knows how to throw an incredible party, it is all for the animals at the end of the day. We’ll have pets available for our guests to meet and visit with, along with a variety of opportunities to help our animals in creative ways.”

Tickets will be available soon at $45 each and will include German food, the band, activities and a drink ticket. VIP tickets will be available soon as well and will include a free Oktoberfest mug, free “German” beer tasting, special German appetizers and access to a private, tented area.

“All funds raised at Oktoberfest will go to help our animals and programs that support our community, including everything from Pet Therapy to Humane Education, Lost Pets, Microchips, Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics and our Behavior Helpline,” said Jacki Rossi, Business Development Director, HHS. “It’s also going to be a fun night to celebrate with German-inspired food, drinks and music.”