4th Annual Highland Park Oktoberfest

Sat Sep 20, 2025
10:00am to 10:00pm CT
Age: All Ages!
Price: Free
Location:
Jens Jensen Park

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.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.