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The following are some of the event listings from our special digital Oktoberfest issue. Check it out.

Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest Sept. 19-21

Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Friday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 21 at both the Skokie and Evanston taprooms. The free event will have live music, stein hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, loads of food including giant pretzels and, of course, lots of Oktoberfest beer.

Dates: Sept. 19-21

Location: 4901 Main Street in Skokie and 821 Chicago Ave. in Evanston

More info: SketchbookBrewing.com

Werk Force Brewing’s Werktoberfest Sept. 17-21

Lace up those dirndls and buckle up those lederhosen — this is gonna be one heck of a time at  Werktoberfest, Werk Force Brewing’s annual celebration of beer, music, food and community. Expect a family-friendly atmosphere with live German music 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday evening, stein-holding contests, limited-edition Werktoberfest merch and more. Come hungry, as our food partners will be serving up German-inspired eats alongside our drool-worthy suds. Admission is free and open to all.

Dates: Sept. 17-21

Location: Werk Force Brewing Co. — 14903 S. Center St. in Plainfield

More info: WerkForceBrewing.com

Roaring Table’s Festival of the Festbiers Sept. 19-21

Enjoy a curated flight of eight different interpretations of Oktoberfest-Märzen and festbier lagers, along with half-liter and liter mugs of your favorites from breweries like Art History, Ayinger, Brothership, Church Street, Phase Three, Riverlands, Roaring Table and Tighthead. We’ll have some German-inspired pies from Chef Mike, along with bratwurst, keep-the-mug specials, Pubtoberfest on cask, pretzel necklaces, bierstacheln caramelizing and German bands.

Dates: Sept. 19-21

Location: Roaring Table Brewery — 739 IL-22 in Lake Zurich

More info: RoaringTable.com

Sew Hop’d Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 19-21

Prost, friends! It’s that time of year again — Oktoberfest at Sew Hop’d is back and better than ever! Join us Sept. 19–21 for three days of festive fun, including stein-hoisting contests, seasonal brews and German-style favorites, food trucks and live music all weekend long. Dust off those lederhosen, grab your crew and get ready to raise a pint (or two!) with us. We can’t wait to celebrate Oktoberfest the Huntley hometown way — with great beer, great music and even better company.

Dates: Sept. 19-21

Location: Sew Hop’d Brewery — 1 Union Special Plaza, Suite 113 in Huntley

More info: SewHopd.com

Goebbert’s Farm Oktoberfest weekend Sept. 19-21

Goebbert’s Farm in west suburban Pingree Grove is hosting their annual Oktoberfest Sept. 19-22. Join us for bands, beer, friendly competitions and a great time! Friday, Sept. 19 is Family Night, where our annual fireworks are a tradition not to be missed. On Saturday, Sept. 20, bring the whole family for a day at the farm, and starting at  8 p.m., the farm is adults only until 11:30 p.m. We’ll have live music, traditional German music, food trucks and scratch-made giant pretzels all weekend long.

Dates: Sept. 19-21

Location: 42W813 Reinking Road in Pingree Grove, IL

Tickets and more info: Goebberts.com

Libertyville’s Oktoberfest at Mickey Finn’s Brewery Sept. 19-20

Dust off your lederhosen and say “Pretzel” because it’s Oktoberfest in Libertyville! Join us Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5-10 p.m. for Libertyville’s premiere Oktoberfest event. Plus, Saturday from 1-4 p.m. is family day. Bring your little ones as you enjoy some adult beverages with friends and the kids enjoy some children’s activities (kids are free with the purchase of a Saturday ticket). Libertyville’s Oktoberfest will be held in Mickey Finn’s back lot and includes live music, seasonal brews, food and traditional Bavarian bier sports such as Hammerschlagen and Masskrugstemmen. General admission tickets include a plastic stein and one beer ticket. VIP admission includes a beer ticket, a commemorative ceramic stein and a brewery tour with Mickey Finn’s head brewmaster.

Date: Sept. 19-20.

Location: Mickey Finn’s Brewery — 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville
Tickets and more info: MainStreetLibertyville.com

Brother Chimp Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 26-28

Get ready for three days of festive fun at Brother Chimp Brewing. First, the release of Schimpansenfest, our traditional Marzen-style Oktoberfest, brewed with 100 percent German malted barley and hops. We allow this beer to condition in our horizontal lagering tanks for almost two months for an optimally smooth, crisp celebration of German malty goodness. Also, expect plenty of live music, food trucks (Cousins Maine Lobster Friday, Le Truff Noir Saturday and Kitchen Ten Sunday), new merchandise, craft beer and fun.

Dates: Sept. 26-28

Location: 1059 W. Orchard Road in North Aurora

More info: BrotherChimpBrewing.com

Oak Park’s Oaktoberfest Sept. 26-27

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of downtown Oak Park’s Oaktoberfest two-day festival, celebrating the fall season with great music, beer and food. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon-10 p.m. The festival is located in downtown Oak Park, south of Lake Street on Marion Street & North Boulevard. Admission is free.

Dates: Sept. 26-27

Location: Downtown Oak Park — Marion Street & North Boulevard

More info: Oaktoberfest.net

Woodridge Oktoberfest Sept. 26-27

Get your fill of German food, music and beer at the sixth annual Woodridge Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-10:30 pm in the Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park parking lot. The 21+ fest is jam packed with live music, food vendors, a variety of beers featuring several local breweries, a photo booth and fun activities like a stein-holding contest, pretzel toss and more. Early-bird tickets are on sale via Eventbrite for $15, which includes one drink ticket, through September 25, and $20 day-of tickets will be sold at the gate.

Date: Sept. 26-27

Location: Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park — 8301 Janes Ave. in Woodridge

More info: WoodridgeParks.org

Bushel of Apples Fall Fest with Phase Three Brewing and Streetz Artz Alliance in Lake Zurich Sept. 26-27

Mark your calendars: Lake Zurich’s favorite autumn celebration is back. The Bushel of Apples Fall Fest takes over Paulus Park on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, September 27, offering two days of fall fun for the whole family. From live music and delicious food to festive activities for kids and the seasonal flavors of Phase Three Brewing’s craft beer, this event is all about celebrating community, friendship and the best of the season.

This year’s fest is extra special with returning partners Affy Tapple and GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield, with a portion of the proceeds supporting GiGi’s mission to empower individuals with Down syndrome. Plus, festivalgoers can look forward to an exciting new partnership with Jack O’Lantern World.

On Saturday, the celebration grows even bigger, as the Streetz Artz Alliance brings a curated artisan market to Paulus Park, featuring up to 15 local makers and artists. Stroll the scenic park path, discover unique handmade treasures and enjoy the family-friendly festival atmosphere that makes this weekend a local favorite year after year.

Paulus Park offers plenty of free parking, public restrooms and picnic areas, and welcomes leashed dogs, so bring the whole family and don’t miss this year’s best fall kickoff.

Dates: Sept. 26-27

Location: Paulus Park — 200 S. Rand Road in Lake Zurich

More info: VisitLakeCounty.org

CHAOS Brew Club’s Oktoberfest Sept. 27

Raise a stein at CHAOS Brew Club’s Oktoberfest in Chicago. Join us Saturday, September 27 from 2–7 p.m. at 2417 W. Hubbard Street for unlimited pours of 20-plus German-style beers, Bavarian food, live music, stein-hoisting and a cornhole tournament. Entry is included with a $35 trial membership — your ticket to Chicago’s most authentic homebrew Oktoberfest. CHAOS Brew Club is Chicago’s premier homebrew club — a vibrant, hands-on community of brewers, beer lovers and fermentation fans. Our Oktoberfest is a celebration of everything we love: great beer, great people and great tradition.Get your membership today at chaosbrewclub.org/membership/trial and celebrate like Munich, right here in the city. Prost!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 27

Time: 2-7 p.m.

Location: 2417 W. Hubbard Street in Chicago

More info: ChaosBrewClub.org