Evanston Oktoberfest

Evmark d/b/a/ Downtown Evanstonis a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation that provides marketing, special event, placemaking, and management services to the downtown Evanston business district. The overall mission of the organization is to market, maintain, develop, and improve the vitality of the local economy and quality of life within the designated Special Service Area (SSA) boundaries.

Downtown Evanston

Join us for the 4th annual Evanston Oktoberfest! Come out with friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting, delicious local food, live music and beautiful fall weather! 
Held at the Evanston Farmers Market location (intersection of Oak Ave. and University Place), you can sample more than 40 different styles of craft beer and hard cider from favorite local and regional breweries.  
The tickets not only get you access to great craft beer and live music, but you also get to raise your glass and support a fantastic non-profit organization -- <A HREF="http://downtownevanston.org/getfitfridays" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Downtown Evanston</A> works year round to keep downtown vibrant, fun and thriving!  Buy your tickets online before Sunday and get a free drink ticket! You can also buy tickets at the door for the same price. 
MUSIC LINEUP We are excited to partner with <A HREF="https://www.spacepresents.com/about/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Out of Space,</A> SPACE's outdoor music program, to bring great bands to Evanston Oktoberfest, this year under the big tent! Get ready to enjoy an afternoon of tunes from: 
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5-6pm: <A HREF="http://www.thecactusblossoms.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Cactus Blossoms </A>Minneapolis brothers "gorgeous harmonies and ageless sound" - NPR
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4-4:5pm: <A HREF="https://devilinawoodpile.bandcamp.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Devil in a Woodpile </A>Chicago country, blues & more
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3-3:45pm: <A HREF="http://www.alscorch.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Al Scorch </A>American and Eruopean folk, and soulful balladry
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2-2:45pm: <A HREF="http://www.theflatfivechicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nora O'Connor, Kelly Hogan & Scott Ligon of The Flat Five </A>"unapologetically groovy" folk/pop - Chicago Tribune
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1-1:45pm: <A HREF="https://www.railheart.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Railheart </A>Awesome country/folk/rock songs of the '70s
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Plus, <A HREF="http://mikeknaufmusic.com/diemusikmeisters.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Die Musikmeisters Band</A> will play in between sets throughout the day! 
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 WHO'S POURING?
<A HREF="http://www.smyliebros.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.</A> | Evanston <A HREF="https://midnightpig.co/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Midnight Pig Brewery</A> | Plainfield  <A HREF="http://www.sketchbookbrewing.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sketchbook Brewing Company</A> | Evanston <A HREF="http://temperancebeer.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Temperance Beer Co.</A> | Evanston <A HREF="http://www.thepeckishpig.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peckish Pig</A> | Evanston <A HREF="http://www.ten-ninety.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ten-Ninety Brewing Co.</A> | Glenview <A HREF="https://northshorecider.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">North Shore Cider Company</A> | Evanston <A HREF="https://www.rightbeecider.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Right Bee Cider</A> | Chicago <A HREF="http://www.hopewellbrewing.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hopewell Brewing Company</A> | Chicago <A HREF="https://www.empiricalbrewery.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Empirical Brewery</A> | Chicago <A HREF="https://revbrew.com/age?redirect=https://revbrew.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Revolution Brewing</A> | Chicago <A HREF="https://2foolscider.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2 Fools Cider</A> | Naperville <A HREF="http://www.brickstonebrewery.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brickstone Brewery </A>| Bourbonnais <A HREF="http://www.kingsandconvicts.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kings & Convicts</A> | Highwood <A HREF="https://www.finchbeer.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Finch Beer Co</A> | Chicago <A HREF="http://scorchedearthbrewing.com/age-verification/?redirect=http://scorchedearthbrewing.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scorched Earth Brewing</A> | Algonquin  
CHOW DOWN Back this year to keep you well fed during the event are <A HREF="http://www.smyliebros.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Smylie Brothers</A>, <A HREF="https://lacocinitarestaurant.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">La Cocinita</A>, Cocina Azteca, and new this year, <A HREF="http://5411empanadas.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5411 Empanadas </A> and <A HREF="http://greenridgefarm.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greenridge Farms</A>! Food is available for purchase with cash or credit depending on the vendor. 
ARTS, GAMES AND MORE!  Did we mention that kids are welcome! <A HREF="https://evanston.oneriverschool.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">One River School </A> will lead an arts activity for kids from 2-4pm and there will be pumpkin decorating throughout the day! Adults can get artsy, too! Paint a pint glass with <A HREF="https://www.bottleandbottega.com/evanston/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bottle & Bottega</A>. Get your game on with Scrabble, Bag Toss, Jenga and more!    
 TICKETS All attendees 12 and older must have an admission ticket which costs $15. Children under 12 are free. 
- Admission to the fest and permission to enjoy an afternoon of live music (see lineup above) - Commemorative 5 oz tasting glass (for 21 and older)  - Ticketholders that are not drinking alcohol will receive a water bottle 
Please note that drink tickets are sold separately ($10 for 5 tastings or $20 for 10 tastings) at the fest or you can purchase GA plus drink tickets online (see options below). Each ticket is redeemable for one tasting.  
SPONSORS Special thanks to the sponsors of this years Evanston Oktoberfest. Presenting sponsors are <A HREF="https://www.firstbt.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">First Bank & Trust </A> and <A HREF="https://e2apts.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">E2 Apartments.</A> Other sponsors include <A HREF="http://churchstreetplaza.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Church Street Plaza</A>, <A HREF="https://chicagoevanston.house.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston</A>, <A HREF="http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hilton-garden-inn-chicago-north-shore-evanston-ORDEVGI/index.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston</A>,<A HREF="https://www.bairdwarner.com/our_agents/team/the_brown_team/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> The Brown Team at Baird & Warner</A>, Shure, <A HREF="https://www.bankevanston.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Evanston Community Bank & Trust</A> and <A HREF="http://www.dempsterauto.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dempster Auto</A>. Barrel "Presenting" Sponsors
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LOCATION Evanston Oktoberfest will take place at the parking lot behind the Hilton Garden Inn located at 1818 Maple Avenue (the location of the Downtown Evanston Farmer's Market).
Evanston Oktoberfest is a fundraiser for Downtown Evanston, a nonprofit organization that manages and markets the downtown Evanston business district. Ticket sales support our continued efforts to make downtown Evanston a vibrant place to live, work and play!
 
FAQs 
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome but bring your ID if you would like to drink alcohol.  
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
We encourage everyone to take public transportation if possible. The <A HREF="https://www.transitchicago.com/purpleline/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CTA Purple line</A> stops at Davis St. just three blocks away and the <A HREF="https://metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/UP-N" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Metra North line</A> stops at Davis St., also three blocks away. The event is next to a parking the <A HREF="http://downtownevanston.org/parking" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maple Ave Parking</A> garage if you have a designated driver. Parking is free on Sunday. There is bike parking inside the Maple Ave. Parking garage. 
What can I bring into the event?
Snacks, empty reusable water bottles, sealed plastic waters. 
What is not allowed?
Outside alcohol of any kind, dogs (sorry, we love them but cannot have them at this event), guns/firearms, 
Is there an ATM on site? No, but you don't really need cash! We accept all credit cards to purchase admission tickets, drink tickets, and food vendors accept credit cards. 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Laura Brown, Downtown Evanston at lbrown@downtownevanston.org with questions. 
What's the refund policy?
There are no refunds. Event is rain or shine.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, please save the paper. We have a record of your ticket purchase. Thanks!

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