Oktoberfest 2026 Brings Sausage-Sculpting Contest, Pretzel Toss To Woodridge

WOODRIDGE, IL — Sausage sculpting, stein holding, pretzel tosses and more will invoke German culture during Oktoberfest in Woodridge Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 in the parking lot of Cypress Cove Aquatic Park.

The festivities include live music, German-themed food and drinks, a photo booth and more. Below is a schedule of activities for each day of Oktoberfest.

Friday

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: DJ Music

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Sausage Sculpting Competition

6:30 p.m.: Pretzel Toss

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Linda Lee & The Golden-Aires

8:30 p.m.: Stein Holding Contest

9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Sixteen Candles

Saturday

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: The Musikmeisters

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Sausage Sculpting

6:30 p.m.: Sausage Toss

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Polka MoJo

8:30 p.m.: Stein Holding Contest

9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Nerdvana

Early bird tickets are $15 through Sept. 24. Same-day tickets are $20. Click the link to buy tickets to Woodridge Oktoberfest.

What: Woodridge Park District Oktoberfest

When: Sept. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sept. 26 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Cypress Cove Aquatic Park lot, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge