Get your fill of German food, music and beer at the 5th annual Woodridge Oktoberfest! The two-day fest is jam-packed with live music, food vendors, a variety of beers featuring several local breweries, a photo booth and fun activities including a beer stein holding contest, pretzel toss and more. Woodridge Oktoberfest is hosted by the Woodridge Park District and supported in part by the Village of Woodridge.
Dates & Time
Friday, September 27, 2024
5:00-10:30 PM
Saturday, September 28, 2024
5:00-10:30 PM
Location
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park parking lot, 8301 S. Janes Avenue
Admission Fee
Early Bird | Online Only through September 25: $15 plus a plastic beer stein
Event Day: $15 (does not include a beer stein but they will be sold at the event while supplies last)
Purchase Oktoberfest Early Bird Tickets
Schedule of Events
| Friday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5:00-6:30 PM | ♫ Die Musikmeisters Band | Lively German Polka band | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Sausage Sculpting (winner announced at 8:45 PM) | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Pretzel Necklaces (while supplies last) | |
| 5:00-10:30 PM | Photo Booth | |
| 6:30-7:00 PM | Pretzel Toss | |
| 7:00-8:30 PM | ♫ Polka Mojo (formerly Freeze Dried) | Pop Polka | |
| 8:30-9:00 PM | Stein Holding Contest | |
| 9:00-10:30 PM | ♫ Hello Weekend | Hit-after-hit party band | |
| SAturday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5:00-6:30 PM | ♫ The Happy Wanderers | Authentic German Oktoberfest band | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Sausage Sculpting (winner announced at 8:45 PM) | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Pretzel Necklaces (while supplies last) | |
| 5:00-10:30 PM | Photo Booth | |
| 6:30-7:00 PM | Sausage Toss | |
| 7:00-8:30 PM | ♫ The Divas | All female fronted pop cover group | |
| 8:30-9:00 PM | Stein Holding Contest | |
| 9:00-10:30 PM | ♫ Tickle Me Emo | Emo and pop punk cover band | |
General Event Information
- Woodridge Oktoberfest is an adult environment, but kids are welcome to enjoy the music, food and limited selection of soft drinks and water. Children under the age of 1 are free of charge.
- No pets, bikes, weapons, coolers or outside food/beverages are allowed in the event.
- Alcoholic beverages not permitted to leave fenced-in event area.
- Portable chairs are allowed as a limited amount of seating will be available.
- Bike racks are located near the entrance of Cypress Cove.
- Parking will be available at Cypress Cove, Orchard Hill Park and the ARC.
- Tickets are valid for either Friday, September 27 or Saturday, September 28. Please purchase ticket(s) for the day you plan on attending.
- In-person ticket sales end at 9:30 pm each day.
- Refunds given only if the event is cancelled by the Woodridge Park District to those who purchase online tickets prior to the event via the original method of credit card purchase.
