THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - TIME FOR OKTOBERFESTS
Summer is now officially behind us. That means that Oktoberfest celebrations are surely underway. Celebrate autumn with a little German culture this weekend. Oktoberfest ... Beer, Bands, & Brats are on the agenda. Here are a few options around town.
Oktoberfest, is located at
3000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Join
us September 26 - 28, 2008 for beer, brats, music and fun at St.
Alphonsus', one of the city's oldest churches, Sixth Annual
Oktoberfest, among the original festivals in Chicago! Located
in the South Lakeview neighborhood, St. Alphonsus was founded by German
immigrants in 1882, and continues to recognize its German roots by
celebrating an authentic Oktoberfest every September. There is fun for the whole family.
Music schedule:
Friday
5:30 p.m.: BrauHaus Band
8 p.m.: Mike and Joe
Saturday
11 a.m.: Kinderfest
3 p.m.: Die Lustigen Musikanten
6 p.m.: Rock Candy
8 p.m.: 16 Candles
Sunday
Noon: Paloma
4 p.m.: Hooked on Sonics
6 p.m.: Maggie Speaks
DANK-Haus Oktoberfest, located at
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
4740 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
German food and beer to be had by all. There will be folk dancing performances and live music by the Polkaholics and Paloma.
When: September 27 : 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Price: $10
First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church located at,
1301 N. LaSalle Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60610
A small admission fee includes a plate of brats, German potato salad, sauerkraut, strudel. Also you will get two glasses of wine, beer or soda. Guest featured polka music performances by Flechsig's Oktoberfest Band. Come and see the silent auction items. Come out and make a day of it.
When: September 27 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $25; $10 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under
Enjoy!
JENNIFER ARCAND & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
