Oktoberfest in Libertyville Returns on Sept. 20 and 21
Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns to downtown Libertyville on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. The event will be held in the back lot at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., and it is planned in partnership with the GLMV Chamber of Commerce and Mickey Finn’s Brewery.
Enjoy live music while sampling a selection of beer, food available for purchase and live music on Friday from 5-10 p.m. Attendees can also play traditional Bavarian sports like Hammerschlagen or Masskrugstemmen, show off their finest dirndl and lederhosen, or relax with neighbors and friends at this unique community event.
Families with children are invited to attend “Family Garten”: family-friendly hours from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday; regular event hours resume on Saturday from 5-10 p.m.
Alpine Thunder will entertain guests from 5-10 p.m. on Friday night; on Saturday, attendees will enjoy music from The Phenix Band from 2-4 p.m. and Marlin & the Shakes will perform from 5-10 p.m.
General Admission tickets are $25 and include a plastic stein and one beer ticket. VIP tickets are $50 and ticket holders receive two beer tickets, a commemorative ceramic stein, and the opportunity to tour Mickey Finn's Brewery with the head brewmaster. General admission at the door on the day of the event is $30, and $55 for VIP admission.
Additional beer tickets are available for purchase at the event by credit card only; this is a cashless event. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event. IDs will be checked at the door.
Purchase tickets in advance at Eventbrite, at eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-in-libertyville-2024-tickets-800278974957.
Free covered parking is available at the parking garages located on Church Street and Lake Street. Or take the train; the Milwaukee District-North Metra station is in the heart of downtown Libertyville near the shops and restaurants.
MainStreet Libertyville thanks the local sponsors who support this event: bcu, Lovinger Partners B&W, JMR Landscaping, Morgan’s Bar & Grill, Rebecca Bobroff Design, Quick Law, Sustainable Staffing, Ace Hardware, Bootery Boutique, Flader Plumbing & Heating, Salon Prismatic, Shake’s Roofing and The Joyful Gourmet.
For sponsorship opportunities, call the MainStreet Libertyville Office, at (847) 680-0336, or the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 680-0750.
To volunteer at Oktoberfest in Libertyville, sign up at volunteermatch.org/search/org1209126.jsp.
Oktoberfest is one of four seasonal festivals held in downtown Libertyville. For additional information about these special events in historic downtown Libertyville, visit libertyville.com/1187/Festivals-of-Libertyville.