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St. John Brebeuf To Host Oktoberfest
Like beer, brats, good music and a fun time? Check out Oktoberfest at St. John Brebeuf in Niles on Sept. 18-20.

St. John Brebeuf to host Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20
Community members are invited to join the fun at the three-day Oktoberfest hosted by St. John Brebeuf (SJB) in Niles Sept. 18, 19 and 20. Taking place under a large tent, the event will feature live entertainment, food, beverages, an all-school reunion, Farmer’s Market, and a motorcycle show. SJB is located at 8305 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles.
Daily admission for those 21 years old and older is $5 with a three-day pass offered at $10. Free admission is offered for those 21 years old and older for those who arrive Saturday before 4 p.m. and Sunday before 2 p.m. Admission is free for anyone under 21 years of age.
On Friday, Sept.18, the tent will be open from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with a performance by accordionist Michael J. Gadzinski. Music by “Frank K and Company” is scheduled that evening at 7 p.m.
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On Saturday, Sept. 19, the tent opens at 2 p.m. with the party wrapping up at 11 p.m. The day’s activities include a Farmer’s Market, accordionist Michael J. Gadzinski at 4 p.m., an all-school class reunion at 6:30 p.m. and Jimmy’s Bavarians at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, Sept.20, the tent opens at noon and will close at 6 p.m. Activities include a motorcycle show at 1 p.m., accordionist Michael J. Gadzinski at 2 p.m. and Jimmy’s Bavarians at 4 p.m.
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German dinners include brats, German potato salad and sauerkraut along with hot dogs, pretzels and beef sticks.
For more information, call 847-966-8145. Or, visit the parish website www.sjbrebeuf.org.