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The 13th annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest is coming to Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois, in the greater Chicago area. Oktoberfest will begin on September 11 to 21, 2025.
Hours of Operation
- Monday – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Tuesday – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Wednesday – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Thursday – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Friday – 5 pm to 12 pm
- Saturday – 12 pm to 12 am
- Sunday – 12 pm to 10 pm
Oktoberfest is covered by a spacious tent so you can enjoy the festival, rain or shine.
You can enjoy live entertainment daily, including strolling German “Oompah” entertainers. Bring your dancing shoes and dance the evening away.
Entertainment Schedule
Friday, September 12
- 5 pm to 7 pm – The Elmhurst University Jazz Band
- 7:30 pm to 11 pm – Paloma
Saturday, September 13
- 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Ed Wagner Brass Band
- 6 pm to 11 pm – Paloma
Sunday, September 14
- 6 pm to 10 pm – Paloma
Monday, September 15
- 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Alpine Thunder
Tuesday, September 16
- 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Alpine Thunder
Wednesday, September 17
- 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Alpine Thunder
Thursday, September 18
- 5 pm to 10 pm – Alpine Thunder
Friday, September 19
- 5 pm to 7 pm – The Elmhurst University Jazz Band
Sunday, September 21
- 6 pm to 10 pm – Paloma
German Food
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest serves the most authentic German cuisine.
Menu
- Large Fresh German Pretzel with Mustard Dip $10
- Pork Shank with Sauerkraut & Bread Dumpling $25
Entrees
- Half Roasted Chicken $15
- Schnitzel Sandwich with Grilled Onions $10
- German Bratwurst with Roll $10
- Footlong Frankfurter Wurstchen with Roll $10
- Chicken Fingers $10
Side Dishes
- Bread Dumpling with Gravy $5
- German Potato Salad $5
- Roasted Potatoes $5
- Sauerkraut $5
- French Fries $5
Kids Meals
- Kids Meal Hot Dog $6
- Kids Meal Chicken Nuggets $6
Beverages
- Liter Beer with Souvenir Stein $30
- Half Liter Beer with Souvenir Stein $20
- Liter of Beer $16
- Half Liter of Beer $9
- Red & White Wine $7
- Soft Drinks & Water $3
Beer, Souvenir Steins, Red & White Wines, Soft Drinks & Water will also be for sale.
Kids can enjoy magicians, jugglers and stilt walkers. Vendors will be at Oktoberfest with T-shirts, steins, hats, jewelry, novelties and German flags for sale.
If you’d like to attend Oktoberfest and look the part, check out these outfits.
Coupon
Are you looking for a way to save money on Oktoberfest? Of course, you are. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $6.75 (23% discount) on Single Day Admission for 1 Person + Beer & Pretzel – Valid September 11 to 21
- $11.50 (23% discount) on Single Day Admission for 2 People + Beer & Pretzel for Each Person – Valid September 11 to 21