Revolution Brewing Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 12

Dust off your dirndl and start training your stein-hoisting arm, because Revolution Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest is back at our taproom in Chicago from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. We’ll kick off with a ceremonial cask tapping, and you can enjoy fresh Oktoberfest and stein refills, traditional eats from Beard & Belly, an all-day DJ with a Polka Power Hour, stein-hoisting competition, and more — all hosted by the fabulous Masha Potato. Entry is free to the public, or you can reserve a table with your friends.

3340 N. Kedzie Ave. in Chicago. More details at RevBrew.com

Imperial Oak Brewing’s two locations hosting two Oktoberfest celebrations — Brookfield Sept. 10-13 and Willow Springs Sept. 24-27

The Oompah is back and better than ever! We’re popping the party tent up for our annual Oak-toberfest 2026 at both locations! Get ready for two unforgettable weekends packed with:

* Cornhole tournament: Grab a partner and kick off the fest with our bags competition on Thursdays 9/10 & 24.
* Live music: Non-stop authentic German bands and festive tunes starting Friday at both locations.
* Authentic food: Sizzling bratwurst, soft pretzels and more from a top-notch lineup of food trucks.
* Cold beer: The long wait for Das Boot (our Marzen) and Das Prost (our fest bier) is over! We’ll be pouring these and more of the finest seasonal brews, including Crank It Fresh, our wet hop IPA, all weekend long.
* 2026 event steins and merch: Take home the brand-new, limited-edition official glass drinking boot, stein or fest logo tee.

Dates:
Brookfield Oak-toberfest: Sept 10-13
Willow Springs Oak-toberfest: Sept 24-27
More info: ImperialOakBrewing.com

Double Clutch Brewing Company’s annual Clutch-tober Fest in Evanston — Sept. 12

Clutch-tober Fest is back at Double Clutch Brewing Company for a full day of Oktoberfest-inspired fun! Join us on September 12 as we celebrate with plenty of fresh-brewed beer, German-inspired food, live entertainment and festive activities throughout the brewery. Grab a stein of our seasonal Märzen or Oktober Festbier, bring your crew, and settle in for one of our favorite celebrations of the year. Festivities kick off at 11 a.m., so come ready to raise a glass and celebrate Clutch-tober Fest, Double Clutch style. Prost!

2121 Ashland Avenue in Evanston. DoubleClutchBrewing.com

The historic Berghoff celebrates Oktoberfest Sept. 8-Oct. 18

Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at The Berghoff Restaurant! Join us September 8-October 18 as we celebrate with classic German dishes, drink specials and beer brewed in-house by the award-winning Adams Street Brewery. Enjoy live music every Thursday through Sunday from 4:30–7:30 p.m. Grab your friends and experience Oktoberfest right in the heart of downtown Chicago.

17 W. Adams Street in Chicago. TheBerghoff.com

Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20

Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20 at both the Skokie and Evanston taprooms. This free event will boast live music, stein-hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, a variety of food truck options, giant soft pretzels and, of course, plenty of fresh Oktoberfest beer.

Dates: Sept. 18-20
Location: 4901 Main Street in Skokie and 821 Chicago Ave. in Evanston
More info: SketchbookBrewing.com

Goebbert’s Farm Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20

This year’s Goebbert’s Farm Oktoberfest will be held September 18-20. Located in NW suburban Pingree Grove, we are the premier destination for fall family entertainment. Our annual Oktoberfest weekend is full of beer,  food, bands, fireworks and so much more! Friday night is Family Night, and Saturday night is 21+ starting at 8 p.m. — and open until midnight. Featuring tons of live music, food and family-friendly activities, this is a do-not-miss event.

Dates: Sept. 18-20
Location: 42W813 Reinking Road in Pingree Grove
Tickets and more info: Goebberts.com

Libertyville Oktoberfest at Mickey Finn’s Brewery  Sept. 25-26

Dust off your lederhosen and say “pretzel” because Oktoberfest in Libertyville is back for the fifth year in a row! Join the community at Mickey Finn’s back lot for the area’s premiere Oktoberfest event from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 (Saturday from noon-5 p.m. is Familygarten, so bring your little ones for some fun activities). Enjoy live music, a fein selection of seasonal brews, nosh and traditional Bavarian bier sport like hammerschlagen and masskrugstemmen. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and at the door ($25 online or $30 at the door) and include a commemorative stein and one beer ticket.

Dates: Friday, Sept. 25 (5-10 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 26 (noon-10 p.m.)
Location: Back lot of Mickey Finn’s (345 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville)

CHAOS Brew Club’s annual Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 26

Join us for the best Oktoberfest and the best deal in Chicago! CHAOS Brew Club, one of Chicago’s leading homebrew organizations and starting point for many professional brewers around the U.S., brings its Oktoberfest tradition to Ukrainian Village at the Western Ave. Metra stop. CHAOS will feature 20-plus German-style beers, Bavarian-inspired food, music, a stein-holding competition and cornhole tournament with awesome prizes. A one-time trial membership is required to attend ($30 before Sept. 19 with code “PROST”), and then all the food and drinks are included. As a nonprofit, every dollar supports the club’s maker space, education and brewing community.

2417 W. Hubbard Street in Chicago.
More info: ChaosBrewClub.org/events/chaos-oktoberfest/

Mikerphone Brewing — Saturday, Oct. 3

It’s time to Kick, Push, and Prost at Mikerphone Brewing for their annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy fresh Oktoberfest beers (including a barrel-aged Oktoberfest lager), German fare, pretzels and burgers from Biker Dude. Judy and The Happy Wanderers will be performing authentic German music from 2-5 p.m. And there will be a stein-holding contest as well as a tattoo booth. Zicke Zacke, Zicke Zacke, Hoi Hoi Hoi!

121 Garlisch Drive in Elk Grove Village
MikerphoneBrewing.com