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Oktoberfest 2026 in Rockford

Rockford takes Oktoberfest seriously enough. The beer halls open it with Bavarian music and giant steins, dancing takes hold, and lederhosen were never the point. You end up at a communal table with people you didn't come with, which is where the bratwurst, pretzels and German beer land. One good beer with friends is a full night. See what's on for Oktoberfest 2026 in Rockford, check the venues, and book your tickets before they're gone.

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Fri, Oct 2523 S Webster St, Naperville

Oktoberfest

5:00 PM

Oct 3–4N5543 county road O, Elkhorn, WI, United States, Wisconsin 531212 days

Oktoberfest 2026!

10:00 AM

Live music

Sat, Oct 325 East State Street, North Aurora

Oktoberfest

12:00 PM

Live music

Sat, Oct 32927 East Washington Avenue, Madison

Oktoberfest!

12:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24The Domaine at Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills

Harvest Fest

2:00 PM

Live musicFamily-friendly

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Oktoberfest in Rockford: the basics

Is there an Oktoberfest near Rockford?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach of Rockford, in Naperville, Long Grove, Elkhorn and North Aurora and more. The soonest is Oktoberfest in Naperville, on Fri, Oct 2.

When is Oktoberfest in Munich in 2026?

Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 12.

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