Bring on autumn and pull out the lederhosen! One of Chicago’s most popular celebrations of fall and all things Bavarian — Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus — returns for its 21st year of seasonal revelry. It takes place both in and outside the iconic church located in Chicago’s West Lakeview neighborhood.
Admission:
Friday: $10
Saturday: $10
Sunday: $5 suggested donation
Friday
6:00pm – The Shagadelics
8:00 pm – Ceremonial Keg Tapping
8:15pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
Saturday
2:30pm – Fletcher Rockwell
6:15pm – Fearless: Taylor Swift Tribute
8:00 pm – Stein Hoisting Competition Finals
8:15pm – 16 Candles
Sunday
Noon – Kinderfest Opening Ceremonies, led by the AACA school band!
12:15pm – Ceremonial Tapping of Keg of Root Beer
3:30pm – The Residency
4:40pm – Mangoland
5:50pm – American BBC
Friday
5:30pm – The Leslie Hunt Band
8:00pm – iPop
Saturday
2:30pm – School of Rock
5:00pm – Sgt. Sauerkraut’s Polka Band
8:30pm – The Polkaholics
Sunday KINDERFEST
Noon – Games for parents on a jumbotron
12:15pm – Kinderfest games, crafts, and activities
12:15pm – rides on the Kinderfest Train
1:00pm – Facepainting for kids (ends at 3pm)
Friday, September 27 – 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, September 28 – 4pm to 7pm
Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door
Note: This event is limited to 700 tasters!
What You Get:
*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’RE SAMPLING 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 or Laura Wilke at [email protected] or 773-584-6669.
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We do not provide guaranteed exclusivity to any participant/exhibitor or category. We work on a first come first serve basis when approving vendors. We would highly recommend everyone apply as early as possible. Do not wait until the last minute as sometimes the event will be completely booked and applications will close earlier than the deadline.
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.
