Oktoberfest Brings German Eats, Polka Music To Naper Settlement

NAPERVILLE, IL — Craft brews, polka tunes, German eats and a stein-hoisting contest are among the festivities planned for Naper Settlement's 2021 Oktoberfest, which runs Oct. 1-2. This year's fun-filled activities also include a live pumpkin-carving demonstration from a professional artist, a giant Jenga game, lawn golf and more.

Daily festival tickets are $15 for adults $10 for children 4 to 12 years old. Naper Settlement members can click the link to reserve a ticket.

Below is a roundup of the lineup for each day of Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement:

Oct. 1

On Oct. 1, Oktoberfest will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click the link to buy tickets for Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement.

5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Professional pumpkin carving courtesy of Titus Arensberg

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Ed Wagner’s Lustige Blaskapelle performance

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Pokaholics performance

Oct. 2

The festival runs from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., festival goers can engage in outdoor activities that include giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, lawn golf, lawn pong and interactive chalk art. Pinot's Palette and PRO Martial Arts will also offer activities.

Click the link to buy tickets for Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement.

12 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Professional pumpkin carving courtesy of Titus Arensberg

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: The Happy Wanderers performance

2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Stein-holding contest

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Alpine Thunder performance

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Freeze Dried performance

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Brass from the Past performance