Everyone's German at Mount Prospect Fall Fest, Oktoberfest

The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association will hold its annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13, at the intersection of Emerson Street and Busse Avenue in downtown Mount Prospect.

The Oktoberfest event will kick off from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Live entertainment (in the heated tent) will get the party going while you enjoy your favorite traditional German food and beverages. Phenix German Band will perform traditional German tunes, as well as your favorite covers.

This year's featured beers include Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest and local craft "Fest Bier" by Scorched Earth. Authentic German food will be served by several vendors, including Mrs. P and Me, Central Continental Bakery and Completely Nuts.

On Saturday, Oct. 13, the day begins with the Fall Festival, featuring free, family-oriented activities and entertainment from 1 to 4 p.m. The fun will include hay rides, pony rides, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, crafts and balloons, and the "never-ending" trick-or-treat candy line.

After the Fall Festival, stick around for the party to kick into high gear with another night of Oktoberfest from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Phenix German Band returns, performing under the heated tent.

For details about Fall Fest and Oktoberfest, visit www.downtownmountprospect.com or the Facebook page facebook.com/oktoberfestmp; on Twitter, @oktoberfestmp.

The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association is a nonprofit organization run by an all-volunteer board that strives to spread awareness of all that downtown Mount Prospect has to offer.

The MPDMA coordinates several successful community events in addition to the Fall Festival and Oktoberfest, including pub crawl and progressive dinner events. For information, visit www.downtownmountprospect.com or follow them on Facebook, facebook.com/mpdma, and Twitter, @ MtProspectDMA.