Get your fill of German food, music and beer at the 4th annual Woodridge Oktoberfest! The two-day fest is jam-packed with live music, food vendors, a variety of beers featuring several local breweries, a photo booth and fun activities including a beer stein holding contest, pretzel toss and more. Woodridge Oktoberfest is hosted by the Woodridge Park District and supported in part by the Village of Woodridge.
Dates & Time
Friday, September 29, 2023
5:00-10:30 PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023
5:00-10:30 PM
Location
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park parking lot, 8301 S. Janes Avenue
Tickets
$10: Early Bird Online Through Sunday, September 24
$15: General Admission at the Gate September 29 & 30
Schedule of Events
| Friday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5:00-10:30 PM | Photo Booth | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Sausage Sculpting | Sculpt a sausage chalet to be judged by event attendees. Winners will be announced at 8:45pm | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Take and Make Pretzel Necklace Kits (while supplies last) | |
| 5:30-6:30 PM | Ed Wagner’s Brass Band | Authentic German brass band | |
| 6:30 -7:00 PM | Pretzel Toss | |
| 7:00-8:30 PM | Wedding Banned | 80s music | |
| 8:30-9:00 PM | Beer Stein Holding Contest | |
| 9:00-10:30 PM | The Ron Burgundys | Yacht Rock and other softcore rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s | |
| Satuday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5:00-10:30 PM | Photo Booth | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Sausage Sculpting | Sculpt a sausage chalet to be judged by event attendees. Winners will be announced at 8:45pm | |
| 5:00-7:00 PM | Take and Make Pretzel Necklace Kits (while supplies last) | |
| 5:30-6:30 PM | Amazing Mike Show | Multi-instrumentalist, singer and entertainer | |
| 6:30-7:00 PM | Sausage Toss | |
| 7:00-8:30 PM | Too Much Molly | Cover band with over-the top-stage experience | |
| 8:30-9:00 PM | Beer Stein Holding Contest | |
| 9:00-10:30 PM | Mike & Joe | Modern rock cover band | |
General Event Information
- Woodridge Oktoberfest is an adult environment, but kids are welcome to enjoy the music, food and limited selection of soft drinks and water. Children under the age of 1 are free of charge.
- No pets, bikes, weapons, coolers or outside food/beverages are allowed in the event.
- Alcoholic beverages not permitted to leave fenced-in event area.
- Portable chairs are allowed as a limited amount of seating will be available.
- Bike racks are located near the entrance of Cypress Cove.
- Parking will be available at Cypress Cove, Orchard Hill Park and the ARC.
- Tickets are valid for either Friday, September 29 or Saturday, September 30. Please purchase ticket(s) for the day you plan on attending.
- In-person ticket sales end at 9:30 pm each day.
- Refunds given only if the event is cancelled by the Woodridge Park District to those who purchase online tickets prior to the event via the original method of credit card purchase.
