Palatine Oktoberfest Returns This Weekend

Palatine’s Oktoberfest will kick off this Friday evening and continue through Sunday.

Oktoberfest, which is hosted by the Rotary Club of Palatine, will be held across from the Palatine Metra station, 150 W. Slade St. in Palatine.

The festival will begin Friday evening at 5 p.m. with a short parade and the tapping of a ceremonial keg on the main stage, according to the Oktoberfest website. Following the ceremony Jimmy’s Bavarians will take the stage followed by a performance by Phenix.

Family day activities will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Scarecrows on Parade will take place Saturday when scarecrows will be delivered at the Fireman’s Memorial between 12 and 12:30 p.m. Judging will start at noon, with an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Full details and photos at the village website. A full list of activities can be found on the Oktoberfest website.

Musical entertainment will take place throughout the day Saturday and Sunday with Phenix performing as the headliner Saturday night. A full list of musical entertainment can be found on the Oktoberfest website.

German food, beer and domestic wine will be available to enjoy all weekend.

Visit the Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest website for more information.