Oktoberfest Chicago

Name: Oktoberfest Chicago
Start: 2025-09-26T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-28T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Southport/Wellington/Lincoln Ave.

Details

Fri, September 26, 2025 | 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Sat, September 27, 2025 | Noon to 10:00pm

Sun, September 28, 2025 | Noon to 7:00pm

1429 W Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

Overview

St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago – Where Beer, Brats, and Bavarian Fun Collide!

Get ready to raise your steins and don your dirndls—St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest is back and bringing a taste of Germany to the heart of Chicago! From September 26-28, this legendary 22nd annual festival transforms the intersection of Lincoln/Southport/Wellington into a buzzing Bavarian beer hall, complete with live oompah bands, frothy brews, and mouthwatering bratwursts.

Expect a weekend packed with German food, craft beer from local and international breweries, and nonstop entertainment—including stein-holding contests, polka dancing, and an epic Sunday “Kinderfest” for the little ones. Whether you’re a beer aficionado, a pretzel enthusiast, or just here for the vibes, St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest is the place to be.

So dust off your lederhosen, gather your fest crew, and prost to one of Chicago’s most beloved fall traditions! 🍻🎶🌭

Admission:

Friday: $10
Saturday: $10

Sunday: $5 suggested donation

For see below for updated information on schedule, music lineups, and vendors for the St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago.

2025 schedule coming soon! But expect the same great Oktoberfest vibes in the past. Previously featured bands include Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Fletcher Rockwell, Fearless, 16 Candles and more! Plus the Ceremonial Key Tapping and Stein Hoisting Competition Finals are always a hit!

Check back soon for this year’s line up! Previously featured bands include iPop, The Polkaholics, Sgt. Sauerkraut’s Polka Band plus the BIG GAME on the BIG screen!

COMING SOON!

Friday, September 26 – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, September 27 – 4pm to 7pm

Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door

Note: This event is limited to 700 tasters!

What You Get:

15 tastings
Souvenir tasting glass

*All ticket sales are final–NO REFUNDS. The Beer Tasting Event is held completely indoors so inclement weather does not affect the Tasting Event.

*Must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID to participate in this event.

WHAT WE SAMPLED IN 2024:

18th St. Candi Crushable
Ayigner Altbärische Dunkel
Ayigner Celebrator Doppelbock
Benedictine Fest Beer
Boulevard Tank 7
Buckledown Fritzi Cuff
Burnt City Oktoberfest
Eris Pedestrian
Eris Strawbarberella
Founders Rubaeus
Hopewell Going Places
Hopewell Oktoberfest
Hopewell Stay Frost
Maredsous Braun
Moody Tongue Chocolate Churro
Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee
Moody Tongue Orange Blossom
Ommegang Dream Patch
Seatle Cider Honeycrisp
Spiteful Pigeon Porter
Stem Cider Pear Apple
Stiegl Herbstgold
Stone Tangerine Express
Surly Furious

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Karyn Terrones at [email protected] or 773-584-6625.

Vending Applications

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Please note that all applications are subject to acceptance and availability.

We work on a first come first serve basis when approving vendors, and recommend all to apply as early as possible.

With its soaring central bell tower clad in weathered green copper, St. Alphonsus has been a prominent feature of the six-way intersection of Southport, Lincoln, and Wellington since 1896. The Gothic-Revival interior features a royal blue ceiling with pointed arches and golden ribwork in starburst patterns. Murals, statuary, stained glass and bas-reliefs round out the rich interior.

Visitors are encouraged to join them for Mass on Sunday to experience the incredible music of the St. Alphonsus Choir. The music ministry of St. Alphonsus is dedicated to excellence in liturgical music. The choir inspirationally leads the worshipers in a variety of hymns, songs, and outstanding choral music.