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Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is coming to North Aurora! For those unfamiliar, Oktoberfest is a traditional German autumn festival taking place from late September into early October and features beer drinking, traditional food, activities and polka music!
The Village of North Aurora’s first Oktoberfest will be taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at North Aurora Riverfront Park (25 East State Street) with the festivities occurring from 12pm until 10pm! All ages are welcome and the event is free and open to the public.
Oktoberfest activities are FREE to attend, but a ticket purchase is required for alcohol. All alcohol will be dispensed only into Village of North Aurora Oktoberfest 16-oz steins. NO outside food or beverage (other than water) is allowed.
The Village will be selling ticket packages and 16-oz steins at discounted pre-registration pricing through September 22, 2025. A Village of North Aurora Oktoberfest stein will be required to purchase alcohol. Steins and tickets may also be purchased on-site during the event. All guests drinking beer and alcohol must be age 21+ with a valid photo ID. Check-in for the event will begin at 11am on October 4!
Available ticket packages include:
Pretzel Package: 1 Stein + 10 Drink Tickets ($25)
This special early bird deal is good for 1 (one) 16oz Village of North Aurora Oktoberfest Beer Stein + 10 drink tickets. Save $5 compared to onsite pricing. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event.
Prost! Package: 2 Steins + 20 Drink Tickets ($49)
This special early bird deal is good for 2 (two) 16oz Village of North Aurora Oktoberfest Beer Steins + 20 drink tickets. Save $11 compared to onsite pricing. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event.
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
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