The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

Celebrate fall and all things German with beer, bites, and Bavarian music at the third annual Oktoberfest presented by the City of Highland Park. The fun takes place at The Lot (525 Central) on Saturday, September 28 from 12-10 PM. Start the day with traditional family-friendly activities, dancing, food, live entertainment, and contests. At 5 PM, switch up the vibe with adult-centered fun and a full headlining band. 

This free event boasts traditional Oktoberfest-style dance and music with:

• 12 - 2 PM - Squeezebox Heroes complete with an accordion player
• 2:30 – 4:45 PM - Bratwurst Brothers and their brand of “Polka Mojo”
• 5:30 – 7:30 PM - Antler Chandelier playing everything “except Bob Seger”
• 8 - 10 PM – Infinity headlines, taking the crowd on a “Rock Journey”

Throughout the day and in between sets, Oktoberfest will bring interactive activities and shows to the crowd! The fun begins with the CirquesExperience Wheel Show: the team will roll in with gym and Cyr wheels for a performance you are sure to remember. The show team includes National team member Casey Crowe, bronze medalist at the 2022 Cyr Wheel World Championship, and US team member Karly O’Brien. 

Guests can also enjoy polka dancing, a beer stein-holding contest, hammer-schlagen, axe throwing, a high striker, ring-o, corn hole, pretzel necklace making, and more!

This event will feature many traditional German fare and beverages, including gluhwein, apple cider, traditional soft pretzels with mustard dip and obatzda (German beer cheese dip), spetzel, schnitzel, bratwurst, sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad, potato pancakes, cabbage dishes, sacher-torte cake, and more.

Information about how to get to The Lot and where to park can be found here: enjoyhighlandpark.com/parking-at-the-lot

More information will be available at https://www.enjoyhighlandpark.com/oktoberfest and on social media @enjoyhighlandpark on Facebook and Instagram.