East Dundee Oktoberfest

10/20/2025

A Fun recap of Oktoberfest 2025!! (Click link in comments)

Can't wait to do it again in 2026!

Video by Paul Sweigert

For future Oktoberfest events, visit:https://cms9.revize.com/revize/eastdundeeil/things_to_do/village_community_events/oktoberfest.php

09/29/2025

🎉 Scarecrow Contest Winners! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Scarecrow Contest — your creativity and hard work made it a huge success! We’re excited to share the winners:

🥇 1st Place with 221 votes: TEQUILA VAL'S
🥈 2nd Place with 132 votes: DUNDEE TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUBS
🥉 3rd Place with 113 votes: CALENDO'S

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to all who joined in the fun! 👏

09/28/2025

09/28/2025

There is still time today to cast your vote for your favorite! click the photo of the scarecrow you would like to vote for and give it a "LIKE" or a "LOVE" as your vote.

Contest ends at 7 PM TONIGHT!

GOOD LUCK!! They are ALL SO GREAT!!!

09/27/2025

Today at East Dundee Oktoberfest beginning at 2 PM: Star 105.5 - Music From The Burbs For The Burbs live broadcast with Tina Bree 🎤 Touch a Truck, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & Inflatables Fun!!

And SHOP, SHOP, SHOP the incredible Artisan Market by Huffman Vendor Fairs, LLC!!

THEN........ dance to your favorite Oktoberfest songs with Ed Wagner's Brass Band (2-4 PM)🎷🪗🎺🥁 followed by Jagged Little Pill - The Alanis Morissette Tribute Band.(5-7 PM) 🎶🎵Then at 8 PM get ready to ROCK with JUMP - America’s Van Halen Experience 🎸🤘

The Stein holding contest is at 7 PM (meet at the front of the big stage at 7 PM to participate) 🍺 💪 and bring your appetite because we have 12 vendors serving the most amazing food and beverage items 😋 🥨🌶🌽🥓🍔🍕🌭🌮🍦🧁🍰🍷🍹🍺🥃

Thank you Flood Brothers & Floods Royal Flush for your contributions and support!! 🫶

See You SOON at The Depot: Visitors Center and Depot Market 🎉

09/26/2025

The Scarecrow Contest Begins NOW!!!

16 AMAZING Scarecrows!!!!

Vote by giving your favorite scarecrow a "LIKE" or "LOVE" on the Oktoberfest page. Scarecrows will be judged based upon the number of "likes/loves" received to their photo.

Voting ends on Sunday, September 28 at 7 PM.

Good Luck All!

09/26/2025

The Village of East Dundee and our Police Department are excited to welcome you to a safe and festive Oktoberfest—happening today and tomorrow! SEE YOU SOON!!

The East Dundee Police Department is committed to ensuring everyone’s safety during our Oktoberfest celebration this weekend.

To enhance our public safety efforts, our team will be using a drone to monitor the event, creating a secure and fun environment for all attendees!

We look forward to celebrating with you! Enjoy the music, food, and festivities, knowing that your safety is our top priority 🍂

Event Schedule:
Friday, September 26: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 27: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

09/26/2025

Ed Wagner's Brass Band will be playing a mix of Traditional German and American Polka songs on Saturday from 2-4 PM at East Dundee Oktoberfest!

Come out and dance to all your Oktoberfest favorites!!

09/26/2025

The Polkaholics are BACK!! Catch them tomorrow night at East Dundee Oktoberfest from 5-7 PM. Then from 8-10 PM....George Michael Reborn takes the stage!

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09/25/2025

Tune in TOMORROW MORNING to WGN Morning News at 9AM for Jagged Little Pill who will be performing at East Dundee Oktoberfest THIS Saturday at 5 PM! 🎵🎶

TOMORROW MORNING! We'll see you on Chicago's Very Own WGN Morning News in the 9am hour. And then don't forget to check us out at East Dundee Oktoberfest at 5pm on Saturday!