The First Old Town Oktoberfest on Wells St

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wells St for the inaugural Old Town Oktoberfest, and to all of our amazing volunteers, vendors, musicians, and donors! 

See you next year!

September 2025 marked Old Town’s first Oktoberfest Celebration!

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 5pm to 10pm

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 11:30am to 10pm

Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 11:30am to 8pm

Oktoberfest held on Wells Street between Schiller and Evergreen 
Getting to Oktoberfest
Public transit:  Easy access to our festival from the Red line Division Stop, Brown Line Sedgwick Stop, and even the Blue Line Clybourn stop.  Bus access includes North Ave, Division, Clark, and LaSalle St buses.
 
Car:  Ample parking garages and lots of paid parking in the area – we recommend pre-booking through spot hero or other apps. Uber or Lift drop/off pick up points nearby.
 

Expand the sections below to check out the full music lineup, food options, VIP section details, and the sign-up info/ schedule for Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding contests)!

Music Lineup
Oktoberfest Specialties 

Bratwurst w/ Sauerkraut & Grilled Onion

Soft Pretzel

Caramel Apple rolled in Pretzels (from The Fudge Pot)

Fudge Square (from The Fudge Pot)

Home Bakery

Polish Combo Plate

Pierogies

Shish Kabob

Baked Cheese Haus

Jamon Cru

Bresaola

Saucisson Sec

Potato Pancakes 

Gaby’s Funnel Cakes

Funnel Cakes

Dubai Chocolate

Ribbon Fries

Roasted Corn & Company

Roasted Corn on the Cob

Assorted Corn Bowls – Elote, Dorito, and more

For those seeking something extra, the VIP experience offers a retreat with premium perks like big-screen football, more seating, upscale restrooms, and more. The VIP area is the perfect spot for beer lovers and festival goers who want to celebrate in style. 

The VIP Experience Ticket includes: 
– Brat meal
– 1 Beverage 
– Private restrooms
– Private bar and seating
– Commemorative stein for the first 1000 patrons

Try your hand at Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding contests)!
There will be multiple rounds over the weekend, so check out the schedule below and then sign up for one of the contests in person at the OTMRA booth. Winners will receive a prize!
Click here for a pdf version of the map

Continue to celebrate Oktoberfest in Old Town – a neighborhood with a deep German History- at our local businesses!

Did you know that Old Town Chicago has a rich German history that initially shaped the neighborhood’s identity and development? German immigrants, primarily from southern Germany, began settling the area in the 1830s, cultivating farmland and establishing community life. 

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