Oktoberfest Downers Grove
Forest & Library parking lots, downtown Downers Grove · Downers Grove, IL
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriSep 18 | 5 PM–11 PMFest opens 5 pm; headliner Candlebox 9:30-11 pm. |
| SatSep 19 | 11 AM–11 PMFest opens 11 am; library story time, POWW wrestling, Ralph's World, brat eating contest, closing set to 11 pm. |
Location
Details
- Admission
- PaidFriday general admission from $25 (VIP pit pass $60, after-party $100); Saturday general admission $15 for adults 18+, free for kids under 18 accompanied by a paying adult (VIP pit pass $40); two-day combo from $35.
- Organized by
- The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58
- Live music
- German food
- Kids activities
- Dog friendly
A two-day fundraiser in historic downtown Downers Grove, in its 13th year, staged in the Forest and Library parking lots off Burlington Avenue. The Education Foundation of District 58 runs it and directs the proceeds to the district's schools. Friday is a ticketed evening concert night under a covered stage and large tents; Saturday opens at midday with library story time, pro wrestling, a kids' DJ dance and a brat eating contest before the evening bands, with a Kids Zone running throughout. Leashed dogs and cats are welcome.
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Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from dgoktoberfest.org