Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate! Bartlett Oktoberfest returns to Leiseberg Park, 325 East Devon Avenue, on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 for two days of live music, great food, cold drinks and family-friendly fun.
This community favorite brings together local businesses, organizations, residents and visitors for a festive fall weekend. Admission is FREE!
MORE Brewing Company returns as the Official Festival Sponsor, and the weekend will feature a great selection of craft, domestic and German beer along with food, entertainment, exhibitor booths and activities for all ages.
Saturday brings even more family fun with “Kinderplatz” Kids Place featuring bounce houses by Bartlett Bounce ‘n Play, a kids activity table by Ezee Fiber, games, crafts and challenges. Guests can also enjoy giant chess boards and chess games presented by All Ages Chess Enrichment, yard games and photo opportunities by Kochanski Photos.
Throughout the weekend, guests can participate in the Silent Sports Memorabilia Auction and purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, with the winning ticket drawn Saturday night at 10 p.m.
Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and join us for another unforgettable Bartlett Oktoberfest!
2026 Oktoberfest Lineup
Friday, September 25 | 4–10:30 PM
4:00 PM – Oktoberfest Opens! Exhibitor Booths Open
4:30 PM – Tapping of the Golden Keg with MORE Brewing Company and Village Officials
5:00–6:30 PM – Austin Hopkins
7:00–9:00 PM – The Mindees
9:00–10:30 PM – DJ Jason
Saturday, September 26 | 12–10:30 PM
12:00 PM – Oktoberfest Opens! Exhibitor Booths Open
Kinderplatz Kids Place Activities
Giant Chess Boards & Chess Games by All Ages Chess Enrichment
Yard Games & Photo Opportunities by Kochanski Photos
2:00–4:00 PM – Prost!
4:30–6:30 PM – Flying Nowakowski Brothers
7:00–9:00 PM – Rockin Moxie
9:00–10:30 PM – DJ Jason
10:00 PM – 50/50 Raffle Drawing
Getting There
There is no event parking at Leiseberg Park. Guests are encouraged to use:
- Free downtown Bartlett parking
- Free parking in the Metra lots
- Senior Flexonics East Lot, located across from Leiseberg Park. Available event parking areas will be clearly marked.
