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Palatine Oktoberfest
September 15, 2023, 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, September 15
5:00pm β Midnight
5:00pm: Opening Ceremonies
β’ Oktoberfest begins with the blessing and tapping of a ceremonial keg at the main stage, performed by local dignitaries.
5:00pm – 8:30pm: Die Musikmeisters
β’ Die Musikmeisters German Band plays a rousing blend of traditional German music for Oktoberfest or German themed events. Their extensive musical repertoire includes a variety of traditional German vocal and instrumental favorites, as well as Polish and American favorites. The band dresses in authentic German lederhosen.
8:45pm β Midnight: The Polkaholics
β’ The Polkaholics are a Chicago band that plays a high-speed collision of polka and rock ‘n roll!
Saturday, September 16
12:00pm β Midnight
10:00am β Family Bike Ride
β’ Family Day kicks off with an Oktoberfest Casual Family Bike Ride. Meet at 10am at Towne Square (at the corner of Smith & Slade Streets). Registration is free! Bike racks will be provided. This is a family-friendly casual ride of 12 miles. Children under 12 will need an adult to accompany them. Helmets are required. Visit www.bikepalatine.com for more information.
12:00pm β 3:30pm: Family Day
β’ While parents are welcome to bring their children to every part of Oktoberfest, we have set aside a special time for families to enjoy the festive spirit of this classic German cultural fest.
β’ Family Day is held on Saturday beginning at noon and lasting until about 3:30 p.m. In addition to all the enjoyable foods and beverages available throughout the fest, special programming and activities for children are provided during this time.
β’ Musical performances featuring students from local school groups and Palatine-based youth organizations highlight the afternoon’s events on the main stage. Adjacent to Oktoberfest in Palatine’s Towne Square Park there will be face painting and a variety of children’s games .
β’ To see the rest of the family day schedule from 12 β 3:30pm please visit our website.
3:30pm β 6:00pm: Die Kellerknaben Trio
β’ From the beer halls of MΓΌnich to the taverns of Chicago, Die Kellerknaben has its roots deep in the heart of polka.
7:00pm β Midnight: Phenix
β’ Popular 5-member German Band with a modern flair! Playing German classics and your favorite oldies with fun audience participation.
Sunday, September 17
12:00pm – 6:00pm
12:00pm β 3:00pm: Die Musikmeisters
β’ Die Musikmeisters German Band plays a rousing blend of traditional German music for Oktoberfest or German themed events. Their extensive musical repertoire includes a variety of traditional German vocal and instrumental favorites, as well as Polish and American favorites. The band dresses in authentic German lederhosen.
3:00pm: Rhinemaidens (alphorn demonstration)
3:15pm β 6:00pm: Phenix
β’ Popular 5-member German Band with a modern flair! Playing German classics and your favorite oldies with fun audience participation.
BEER
Beer is available in cups 6 tickets, or in a collectible mug for 15 tickets, with unlimited 12 ticket refills.
Bring your mug with you when you come back the next day or next year!
β’ Krombacher Pils
β’ Half Acre “Lager Town” Oktoberfest Beer
β’ Other TBD
WINE
Wine is served in 6 oz glasses for 6 tickets.
SELTZER
Seltzer is served in 12 oz glasses for 6 tickets.
β’ TBD
FOOD
Food ticket receipts are a substantial part of the funds raised for charity. Thank you and enjoy!
β’ THE FRIENDS OF ROTARY
β’ ROTARY CLUB OF PALATINE (Pop and Water)
β’ SCHNITZEL PLATZ
β’ TAP HOUSE GRILL
β’ MORKES CHOCOLATES
β’ KOOKER’S
β’ FOLKLORICA BAKERY
RAFFLE
β’ Check out our Raffle tent near the back of the Main tent. Themed baskets including Red Wine, Rum/Cordial, Scotch, Tequilla, Vodka, Whiskey, White and Red Wine, and more! Plus Wheelbarrows of Beer, and a Weber Grill.
β’ Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
β’ You don’t need to be present to win, but should be able to pick up your winnings Sunday afternoon.
β’ Tickets are available in the Raffle tent, and the drawings will start at 4pm on Sunday
β’ Please check out our website for a complete list of raffle sponsors
SPONSORS
PLEASE SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OKTOBERFEST!
β’ Rohrman Automotive Group
β’ Krombacher
β’ Palatine Bank and Trust
β’ William Blair
β’ Angerame Dental Associates
β’ Weber
β’ Wold
β’ The Grand at Twin Lakes
β’ Palatine Park District
β’ Home Depot
β’ Half Acre Chicago
β’ Carson Wealth
β’ ADDITIONAL THANKS THE VILLAGE OF PALATINE AND GROOT INDUSTRIES
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
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