Oaktoberfest

Start: Friday, September 26, 2025 5:00PM
End: Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00PM

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Downtown Oak Park’s Oaktoberfest two-day festival; celebrating the fall season with great music, beer, and food. The event will be held on Friday, September 26, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from noon to 10:00 p.m. It is located in Downtown Oak Park, south of Lake Street on Marion. Street and North Boulevard. Admission is free. The event features craft brews, local food specials, and live music. Highlights include: ? Selection of fall craft beer and; ciders from local and international breweries, including festival favorites like Leinenkugel Oktoberfest and Kinslahger Festbier, along with new additions like Senorita 5mg THC Margarita and Right Bee Dry Hard Apple Cider. For the complete beer and wine selections. ? The Kids Root Beer Garden will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.. featuring family favorites such as zucchini races, root beer floats, a balloon artist, a mini train, a live performance by DJ Lucas, and other family-friendly activities sponsored by local organizations. ? Headline live performances from Emmy Award winner Billy Branch and The Sons on Friday and Grammy-winning Louisiana Creole ensemble Terrance Simien, The Zydeco Experience on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.