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4th Annual Highland Park Oktoberfest
This Oktoberfest event in the Ravinia Business District of Highland Park will celebrate local culture, support small businesses, and create a space where residents of all ages can come together for a fall community enrichment experience. With live music in Jens Jensen Park (486 Roger Williams Ave) from 10 AM to 10 PM, and over 20 vendors. Oktoberfest-themed activities include a Stein Holding Contest, Hamerslagen, kids' activities & games, local food & beverage vendors, sausage races, an amateur BBQ competition & more!
Live Music Schedule:
- 10 AM: The Jared Rabin Band
- 12:15 PM: The Highland Park Players
- 1 PM: The Slow Polkas
- 3 PM: The Chicago Cellar Boys
- 5:30 PM: Noah & The Boogiemen
- 8 PM: Extra Crispy Brass Band
Food and Beverage Vendors include Michaels, Abigail's Bistro, Steep Ravine Brewing Company, BWB, Judy’s Pizza, Mil Calibris, Fluffy Bunny, Yana's Speakeasy + More!
Oktoberfest is produced by Life Rhythms, Inc. and Steep Ravine Brewing Co., and sponsored by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia Business District.
Sponsored by: City of Highland Park, The Exchange, North Shore Gas, J Blanton Plumbing, Steep Ravine Brewing Co., and Life Rhythms.
