Music, brews highlight Naper Settlement's Oktoberfest
Live music and traditional cuisine will highlight Naper Settlement's 10th annual Oktoberfest celebration early next month at the living-history museum in downtown Naperville.
The celebration will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, on the museum grounds, 523 S. Webster St.
Tickets are $15 or $10 for youths. Members or children younger than 4 are free. For details, visit www.NaperSettlement.org/Oktoberfest.
Tips collected at the beverage tent will benefit Operation Support Our Troops on Friday and Loaves & Fishes on Saturday.
In addition to its most expansive draft beer menu ever, the festival lineup features music ranging from classic oompah to polka to rock. For the Naperville Heritage Society's 50th anniversary, special themed offerings will take place throughout the celebration.
Here's a look at some of the activities:
Friday, Oct. 4
6-10 p.m. Professional pumpkin carving
5:30-7:30 p.m. Music from New Brass Express
8-10 p.m. Music from Polkaholics
Saturday, Oct. 5
Noon-4 p.m. Children's activities
Noon-4 p.m. Professional pumpkin carving
12:30-2:30 p.m. Music from Die Musikmeisters
2:30-3 p.m. Stein-holding competition
3-5 p.m. Music from The Music Company
5-5:30 p.m. Pretzel-eating competition
5:30-7:30 p.m. Music from Freeze Dried
8-10 p.m. Music from Wedding Banned