Schedule Of Events:
Bands
12:00pm - 3:30pm - Alpine Thunder
4:00pm - 6:30pm - Dirndolls
7:00pm - Midnight - Phenix
Activities
Opening Ceremonies: Oktoberfest starts at 5:00 on Friday evening! We'll take a few moments for a blessing of the event and tapping of a ceremonial keg in front of the main stage, along with remarks from local dignitaries.
Saturday is Family Day! While parents are welcome to bring their children to every part of Oktoberfest, we have set aside a special time for families to enjoy the festive spirit of this classic German cultural fest. Family Day is held on Saturday beginning at noon and lasting until about 3:30 p.m. In addition to all the enjoyable foods and beverages available throughout the fest, special programming and activities for children are provided during this time.
Musical performances featuring students from local school groups and Palatine-based youth organizations highlight the afternoon's events. Adjacent to Oktoberfest in Palatine's Towne Square Park there will be face painting and a variety of children's games .
Family Day kicks off with an Oktoberfest Casual Family-Paced Bike Ride. Meet at 10:30AM at Towne Square (at the corner of Smith & Slade Streets) for registration, and start the ride at about 11. Both 8 mile and 15 mile rides are available. Registration is free! Bike racks will be provided. Children under 14 will need an adult chaperone. Helmets are required. Remember to bring a lock to secure your ride while you enjoy a sandwich and a beverage after the ride.
Register Here
Family Day Schedule:
10:30am to 12:00pm: Oktoberfest Casual Family Bike Ride Hosted by the Bike Palatine Club
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Building Stations (Birdhouses, Desk Organizers, and Summer Camper Kits) Provided by the Home Depot of Palatine
12:00pm to 3:30pm: NWSRA Sensory Experience Booth Hosted by the Northwestern Special Recreation Association
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Palatine Park District Hosted by the Palatine Park District
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Pinewood Derby hosted by local units of Scouts BSA
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Palatine Jaycees Hosted by the Palatine Jaycees Organization
12:00pm to 3:30pm: The Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Palatine Business Association Hosted by the Downtown Palatine Business Association
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Display of Fire Response and Rescue Truck Hosted by the Palatine Fire Department
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Palatine Historical Society Hosted by the Palatine Business Association
12:00pm to 3:30pm: PHS Tri M Hosted by the Palatine High School Music Department
12:00pm to 3:30pm: Second City Canine Rescue Hosted by Second City Canine Rescue
12:15pm to 3:15pm: Balloon Twisting & Face Painting hosted by A Hardy Party
