Prost, Wrigleyville party people! Oktoberfest is coming to the North Side this year thanks to the Chicago Cubs.
This September, the North Side will host the first-ever “Oktoberfest with the Cubs,” a festival celebrating beer, brats and more. The three-day, all-ages event will take place Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, in the Toyota Camry Lot, situated just outside Wrigley Field on Grace Street. Keep in mind there will be no access to the inside of the Friendly Confines during the weekend’s festivities.
“We’re thrilled to bring this new event concept to the Wrigley Field campus later this year in celebration of Oktoberfest,” Cubs senior director of event operations Morgan Bucciferro shared in a press release. “This event is not just for Cubs fans. It’s for the community, neighbors and those looking to have a good time on a weekend in September. Gather your friends and join us outside the ballpark for the first-ever Oktoberfest with the Cubs—this is not an event you want to miss!”
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“Oktoberfest with the Cubs” promises beer tents with a wealth of boozy brews, authentic food offerings, carnival attractions (ride tickets required), a stein-holding competition and much more. Pint-sized attendees can enjoy a Kinderfest, complete with kid-friendly crafts, balloon artists and family-friendly competitions.
Tickets are required to attend, with single-day general admission tickets costing $15 (children 10 and under attend for free). For those willing to shell out for a VIP experience, $75 fetches you a reserved seating area, dedicated restrooms, a complimentary beer and branded stein and ride tickets.
Tickets are one sale now through the Chicago Cubs website.