8th Annual East Dundee Oktoberfest

Description

Join us for two days of food, drinks, live music, and family fun in the Village of East Dundee! 
  LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱
5-7 PM: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘀: a high-speed collision of polka and rock 'n' roll, high energy and fun
8-10 PM: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟱: the Midwest's raddest tribute to the 1980s, bringing rock, pop, new wave, metal, and club hits to life with lights, costumes, and video for a totally immersive show
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲
2-4 PM: 𝗘𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱: traditional German and American polka favorites to keep you dancing
5-7 PM: 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: the ultimate Scorpions tribute, hitting the greatest hits and deep cuts from the late '70s, '80s, and '90s
8-10 PM: 𝗕𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗱: the ultimate Bon Jovi and Journey experience, delivering iconic rock anthems all night long
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱Inflatables: 5–9 PM
Artisan Market by Huffman Vendor Fairs: 4–10 PM
Hammerschlagen: 5 PM - Free play and registration begins for Saturday’s Tournament
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲
Face Painting & Fairy Hair Tinsel by The Funky Brush and Palette: 2:30-5:30 PMBalloon Twisting by RC Juggles Entertainment: 2:30-5:30 PM
Hammerschlagen Tournament hosted by The Distance Social begins at 3 PM - $20 entry fee, Final round at 6:45 PM (in front of the Big Stage.)
Scarecrow Stilt Walker: 4:30-6:30 PM
Beer Stein Holding Contest: 7 PM (meet at the Big Stage at 6:45 PM to participate)
Touch-a-Truck: 2-4 PM
Inflatables: 2-9 PM
Artisan Market by Huffman Vendor Fairs: 2-10 PM
Star 105.5 Live Broadcast: 2:30-4:30 PM
Prime Time Racing: 2:30-5:30 PM
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱
Scarecrow Display & Contest: entries are East Dundee businesses and area organizations. Vote by liking or loving your favorite on the Oktoberfest Facebook Page or cast your vote in person at The Depot Visitors Center during the event and on Sunday, 9/27. Photos post September 25; voting closes Sunday, September 27 at 7 PM. Businesses and organizations can enter using the Participation Form.

  𝟐𝟏+ 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥
Head to the Wristband Tent for your FREE wristband to enjoy beer and other alcoholic beverages.

  Food and Beverage Offerings
Savor delicious German-inspired food and beverage offerings from a variety of local establishments serving the event. Enjoy a wide selection of craft beer, wine and other premium adult beverages.
Participating Vendors are:

•    Aliano’s Ristorante
•    Black & Gray Brewing
•    Dundee Dairy Queen
•    DC Cobbs
•    Eastside Café
•    Happy’s Bavarian Pretzels
•    Knights of Columbus
•    No Manches Mexican Grill
•    River Street Tavern
•    Tequila Val’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
•    Zamboni’s