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Rosetober 5K Run, Walk & Fest
Rosetoberfest 5K Run/Walk • Saturday, September 27, 2025 • 10:00 am Start
Rosemont’s Rosetober Fest will be an Event to Remember!
Live Music- Authentic German Music by Paloma, German Dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group and the Chicago Donauschwaben Adult Dance Groups, fun competitions, and even live wood carving for all to see. Our Parkway Bank Park venues will be out selling food/drinks, dishing up their fun twist on German cuisine as well as some of their own regular favorites.
Rosetober Fest Schedule
10:00 am – 5K Walk/Run (Advance/Pre-Race registration/payment required, all proceeds benefit Salute, Inc.)
12 Noon Mayor & Salute Kick Off to the Event
12-6 pm- German Band (Paloma)
1:00 pm- German Dancing (Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group)
2 pm- Stien Hoisting Competitions
(Charge $20 to enter all proceeds go towards Salute)
Men &Women Rounds
Winners of each round gets $50 Crust Gift Card.
4 pm- Arm Wrestling Competition
($10 Charge to enter- proceeds go to Salute)
Men & Women Rounds
Winners of each round gets $50 Sugar Factory Gift Card.
4:45 pm German Dancing (Chicago Donauschwaben Adult Dance Group)
6pm Event End
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
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