Oktoberfest in Libertyville Returns on September 20 and 21

Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns to downtown Libertyville on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The event will be held in the back lot at Mickey Finn’s Brewery at 345 N. Milwaukee Avenue and it is planned in partnership with the GLMV Chamber of Commerce and Mickey Finn’s Brewery.

Enjoy live music while sampling a fine selection of beer, food available for purchase and entertainment on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendees can also play traditional Bavarian sports like Hammerschlagen or Masskrugstemmen, show off their finest dirndl and lederhosen, or relax with neighbors and friends at this unique community event.

Families with children are invited to “Family Garten”— family-friendly hours from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday with activities for children; regular event hours resume on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Alpine Thunder will entertain guests on Friday night from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; on Saturday, attendees will enjoy music from The Phenix Band from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Marlin & the Shakes will perform from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.

General Admission tickets are $25 and include a plastic stein and one beer ticket. VIP tickets are $50 and ticket holders receive two beer tickets, a commemorative ceramic stein, and the opportunity to tour Mickey Finn's Brewery with the head brewmaster. General admission at the door on the day of the event is $30, and $55 for VIP tickets.

Additional beer tickets are available for purchase at the event by credit card only; this is a cashless event. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event. IDs will be checked at the door.

Please purchase tickets in advance at Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-in-libertyville-2024-tickets-800278974957

Free covered parking is available at the parking garages located on Church Street and Lake Street. Or take the train – the Milwaukee District-North Metra station is in the heart of downtown Libertyville near the shops and restaurants.

Thank you to all our local sponsors who generously support this event: bcu, Lovinger Partners B&W, JMR Landscaping, Morgan’s Bar & Grill, Rebecca Bobroff Design, Quick Law, Sustainable Staffing, Ace Hardware, Bootery Boutique, Flader Plumbing & Heating, Salon Prismatic, Shake’s Roofing and The Joyful Gourmet.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Please call the MainStreet Libertyville Office at (847) 680-0336 or the GLMV Chamber of Commerce at (847) 680-0750.

Are you interested in volunteering at Oktoberfest in Libertyville? Find a time that suits your schedule and sign up at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org1209126.jsp.

Oktoberfest is one of four seasonal festivals held in downtown Libertyville. Please visit www.libertyville.com/1187/Fest... for additional information about these special events in historic downtown Libertyville.

Visit for the day and and stay for the cafés, boutiques, and restaurants that make the community of Libertyville a unique experience you must see to believe!