Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest.
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Chicago Tribune

Oktoberfest 2025 guide: 35 Chicagoland restaurant and bar specials

The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun like stein-holding competitions.

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