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 Oktoberfest will be taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 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. There will be a large covered beer tent with seating (all ages) along with a smaller outdoor beer garden for 21+!

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 steins. Steins can be purchased ahead of time or on-site.