Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns for two days of festive fun Sept. 19-20
Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate. Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns to the heart of downtown Libertyville for two days of Bavarian fun, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20.
This lively festival takes place in the back lot at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., brought to you in partnership by MainStreet Libertyville, GLMV Chamber of Commerce, and Mickey Finn’s Brewery. Expect a weekend packed with fun, local flavor, and entertainment.
Festival Schedule:
• 5-10 p.m. Friday
Kick off the weekend with live music, ice-cold brews, and authentic German food available for purchase. Test your skills in traditional Bavarian games like Hammerschlagen or Masskrugstemmen, rock your best lederhosen or dirndl, and connect with the community in a setting that’s pure Gemütlichkeit.
• 1-4 p.m. Saturday: Family Garten
Bring the kids to the Family Garten for an afternoon of kid-friendly fun. While the little ones enjoy engaging activities, adults can relax with friends, soak in the sounds of the festival, and sip their favorite brews. Kids get in free with the purchase of a Saturday ticket.
• 5-10 p.m. Saturday
The party continues into the evening with even more beer, entertainment, and Bavarian cheer.
Live Music and Entertainment Lineup:
• 7-10 p.m. Friday: Alpine Thunder brings the authentic Oktoberfest soundtrack.
• 1:30 p.m. Saturday: The Phenix Band keeps the afternoon grooving.
• 5:30 p.m. Saturday: Alpine Horns perform.
• 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Marlin & the Shakes close the fest with high-energy hits.
General Admission tickets are $25, which includes a plastic stein and one beer ticket; VIP tickets are $50, which includes a commemorative ceramic stein, two beer tickets, and the opportunity for an exclusive brewery tour with Mickey Finn’s brewmaster. Buy your tickets in advance; prices increase at the door, to $30 for general admission, $55 for VIP admission.
Tickets are available at eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-in-libertyville-2025-tickets-1026130071667. This is a cashless event; credit cards only. Must be 21 or older to attend. IDs will be checked at the gate.
Free covered parking is available at the Church Street and Lake Street garages, or skip the car and hop on the Metra Milwaukee District-North Line; the station is a short walk from the action.
Anyone who wants to get involved can sponsor or volunteer to help make this year’s Oktoberfest the best yet. To connect with sponsorship opportunities, call MainStreet Libertyville, at (847) 680-0336, or the GLMV Chamber, at (847) 680-0750. Gather your friends and sign up to volunteer at tinyurl.com/4z5m7enm.
Oktoberfest is just one of four seasonal festivals in downtown Libertyville. Learn more at libertyville.com.