Sketchbook Brewing Oktoberfest
Sketchbook Brewing Co. (Evanston and Skokie taprooms) · Evanston, IL
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fri–SatSep 18–19 | Hours to be announced |
| SunSep 20 | Hours to be announcedpumpkin painting at the Skokie taproom |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official site
- Organized by
- Sketchbook Brewing Company
- Live music
- German food
- Stein hoisting
- Kids activities
- Brewery hosted
Sketchbook runs its Oktoberfest across both of its taprooms over a single weekend, pouring the Maerzen it brews for the occasion. Live music, stein hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions run alongside trivia, and food vendors bring pretzels, brats and trucks to the lots. The Skokie taproom adds pumpkin painting, which makes that side of the weekend workable with children.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 22, 2026 from sketchbookbrewing.com
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