DESTIHL Oktoberfest
DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall · Normal, IL
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriSep 11 | Hours to be announcedFestival opens Friday at 4:00 PM per the brewery's schedule. |
| SatSep 12 | Hours to be announced |
| SunSep 13 | Hours to be announcedSchedule runs through Sunday afternoon. |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official siteMost activities are free to attend. Pilates and Pretzels requires a ticket and dachshund race entry is $10 per dog.
- Organized by
- DESTIHL Brewery
- Live music
- Stein hoisting
- Dachshund races
- Kids activities
- Craft vendors
- Costume contest
- Brewery hosted
A three-day autumn party thrown by DESTIHL at its Normal brewhouse, running from Friday afternoon through Sunday. The brewery traces the event back to 2008 and now fills the weekend with bands, stein-holding rounds, German attire judging and a dachshund race. Kids get their own sack races, and a makers market and vendor row run alongside the beer.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 21, 2026 from destihl.com
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