As one of Oak Park’s most anticipated annual events, Oaktoberfest draws thousands of attendees for its vibrant mix of music, food, drinks, and family fun. This year, we’re introducing a variety of green practices to help make the festival more sustainable than ever before.
- Free Refillable Water Stations – Guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottles to take advantage of complimentary water refill stations, reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.
- Reusable Aluminum Beer Cups – In a move to significantly cut down on plastic waste, all beer will be served in reusable aluminum cups, which attendees can take home and reuse.
- 100% Recyclable Single-Use Drinkware – When single-use items are necessary, only fully recyclable materials will be used.
- Certified Compostable Food Packaging – All participating food vendors are required to use packaging and utensils made from certified compostable materials.
- Six Staffed Waste-Sorting Stations – Dedicated stations staffed by trained volunteers will help attendees correctly sort waste into compost, recycling, and landfill bins.
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Downtown Oak Park’s Oaktoberfest, a two-day festival celebrating the fall season with great music, beer, and food. The event will be held on Friday, September 26, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 27, from noon to 10:00 p.m. It is located in Downtown Oak Park, south of Lake Street on Marion Street and North Boulevard. Admission is free.
Byline Bank is a sponsor of Oaktoberfest. The event is presented by the Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance and Robert’s Westside. For more information on the event, menu, and music, visit Oaktoberfest.net.