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Get Your German Fest on This Weekend at Woodridge Oktoberfest

Purchase discounted tickets online through Thursday or purchase regular price tickets at the gate on Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25

Get your fill of German food, music and beer at the 2nd annual Woodridge Oktoberfest! Tickets cost $8 online through Thursday, September 23 and includes admission, live music and an Oktoberfest mug or hat to the first 250 each night. Beer, food and event merchandise will be sold separately. Tickets will be sold at the event for $15*. Woodridge Oktoberfest is held in the parking lot of Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park on Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25.

View the event website for up-to-date information.


FRIDAY MUSIC & ACTIVITIES
5:30 -6:30 PM: Eddie Korosa, Jr. (German music)
6:00-9:00 PM: Photo Booth
6:30-7:00 PM: Stein Relay Race (in parking lot)
7:00-8:30 PM: FreezeDried (Polka, variety, current hits)
8:30-9:00 PM: Beer Stein Holding Competition (in front of stage)
9:00-10:30 PM: Mike & Joe (Modern rock cover band)

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SATURDAY MUSIC & ACTIVITIES
3:30-4:30 PM: Wayne Messmer Group (Variety)
5:00 -6:30 PM: Pauly and the Bavarian (German music)
6:00-9:00 PM: Photo Booth
6:30-7:00 PM: German Sausage Toss (in front of stage)
7:00-10:30 PM: Infinity (80s rock, classic rock)
9:00-9:30 PM: Yodeling Contest (in front of stage)

BEER

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  • Buckledown Brewery Oktoberfest
  • Buckledown Brewery Party Pillow (A pale, refreshing German-style wheat beer)
  • Revolution Oktoberfest
  • Sam Adams Octoberfest
  • Miller Lite
  • Truly Hard Wild Berry Seltzer
  • Angry Orchard
FOOD VENDORS
  • Austrian Lodge: German & American food
  • Milwaukee Brew Pretzels: Sold by the Woodridge VFW
  • Cookies with Flavor: Friday night only
  • Doughnut Co: Sold by/fundraiser for Live Like Mike | Saturday night only

Event FAQ

  • Woodridge Oktoberfest is an adult environment, but kids are welcome to enjoy the music, food and limited selection of soft drinks and water. Children under the age of 1 are free of charge.
  • No pets, bikes, weapons, coolers or outside food/beverages are allowed in the event.
  • Alcoholic beverages not permitted to leave fenced-in event area.
  • Portable chairs are allowed as a limited amount of seating will be available.
  • Bike racks are located near the entrance of Cypress Cove.
  • Parking will be available at Cypress Cove, Orchard Hill Park and the ARC.
  • The maximum amount of Oktoberfest guests allowed each night is 1,500.
  • Refunds given only if the event is cancelled by the Woodridge Park District to those who purchase online tickets prior to the event.

Oktoberfest Childcare
Drop your kids off at the ARC to play sports, make crafts and pretzel necklaces and eat a hot dog dinner while you enjoy Oktoberfest! Each child will be signed in upon arrival and parents will be required to sign out and show an ID at pick-up. The cost is $20 (residents)/$25 (non-residents) per child per evening. Pre-registration is recommended; click here to register.

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