Palatine Oktoberfest     September 14-16, 2012

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Hope you were able to join us for Oktoberfest 2012! The fun starts again next year!

The 5th annual Oktoberfest has come and gone! If you were able to join us, THANK YOU for making this the best Palatine Oktoberfest ever! We hope you are able to join us for the 6th annual Oktoberfest in September 2013!

Highights from the 2012 event:

Attendance is free! Live entertainment includes four bands doing six sets plus Family Day entertainment Saturday noon till 3:30. We have great German food, beer, and German and domestic wine. It's right across from the Palatine Metra train station, so it's easily accessible by public transportation with lots of free municipal parking nearby!

Oktoberfest is an event where neighbors, families, communitiy leaders, visitors, sponsors and donors get together to enjoy fellowship, good food, good beer, good music, and other entertainment. It is a family-friendly event, with Family Day children's activities on Saturday. We raffle baskets of goods worth at least $600 each, with many worth much more. Even if you can't visit Oktoberfest, you can still be a winner!

Oktoberfest is the principal fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Palatine. In 2011, we raised funds that allowed us to support local charities and nonprofits with a total of $40,000. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, or to make an online donation using a credit card, bank account, or Paypal account, please click here.

Bands & Entertainment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phenix German Band with a modern flair.

Die Musikmeisters German Band plays a rousing blend of traditional German music for Oktoberfest or German themed events. Their extensive musical repertoire includes a variety of traditional German vocal and instrumental favorites, as well as Polish and American favorites. The band dresses in authentic German lederhosen.

Die Lustigen Musikanten von Chicago (Merry Musicians in German) is a traditional German band with a current driving alpine sound playing waltzes, polkas, marches, and a variety of German folk songs. They can also play ballads, swing tunes, blues, and other popular tunes. Vocals in English and German or both, for all types of music is included. Yes, we do yodel!

The Johnny Wagner Band is a household name in many German speaking communities in the country, specializing in traditional Bavarian, Austrian, and Slovenian styles of Polka Music, and equally versatile to play Rock & Roll, Country, Jazz, and Swing authentically.

Activities

Family Day: Saturday September 15. The Rotary Club Of Palatine Oktoberfest features a time set aside for families to enjoy the festive spirit of this classic German cultural fest. Family Day is always held on Oktoberfest Saturdays beginning at 12 noon and lasting until about 3:30 p.m. In addition to all the food and beverage tents open to all families, special children’s programming is offered. A highlight each year are musical and/or dance performances featuring local school groups or Palatine-based youth art organizations. Other child-friendly activities include face-painting, arts and crafts tables, and educational activities such as beginner’s German lessons.

1. Noon - 3:30PM Infants through 5-year-old Music-Making Station. Metropolis Performing Arts Center teachers with handheld instruments will                         facilitate singing with instruments for the youngest children
2. Noon - 3:30 Positive Strokes offers face painting/arts&crafts
3. Noon - 3:00 Scarecrows On Parade
4. Around 2:00 - Palatine Police Department Introduction to K-9 dog and K-9 program
5. 3:30PM Children's Raffle Basket Drawing (all children will receive a free ticket)
6. And the Great Sobotka Magic Show

Scarecrows On Parade: Sponsored by the Village of Palatine, scarecrows will be delivered at the Fireman's Memorial between 11:30 and 12:00 Saturday. Judging will start at noon, with an awards ceremony at 3:00PM. Full details and photos at the village website.

Opening Ceremonies: At 5:00 on Friday evening, Oktoberfest begins with a short parade and the tapping of a ceremonial keg on the main stage, performed by local dignitaries, and the blessings of a priest.

Food

Bauer's Brauhaus

German Plate (brat, Sauerkraut, German potato salad, rye bread) ~ Brat Sandwich with Sauerkraut ~ Brat Sandwich without Sauerkraut ~ Hot Dog ~ Leberkaise Sandwich ~ Pretzel ~ Strudel ~ Fried Cheese Curds

Heybeck's Meat Market

Full Pig platter ~ Pig Taster Platter ~ BBQ Beef or Pork sandwich ~ Hamburger/Cheeseburger ~ BBQ Half Slab Ribs ~ Italian or New Mexico Sausage ~ Blue Cheese/ Bacon Burgers ~ Cheddar and Onion Burgers ~ Smoked Cheddarwurst

Tre Amici Pizza

Cheese Pizza Slice ~ Sausage Pizza Slice ~ Specialty Pizza Slice

Morkes Chocolates

Sprinkle Caramel Apple ~ Granny Smith Caramel Apple ~ Red Delicious Caramel Apple ~ Bags of Pretzel Twists ~ GLOP  (Peanuts & Caramel)

Mudslingers

The Mudslinger ~ Shaved Ice ~ Ghirardelli Frappe ~ Café Latte ~ Bagel w/Cream Cheese ~ Café Mocha ~ Bagel Sandwich ~ Cappuccino ~ Café Americano ~ Coffee ~ Flavor shots ~ Hot Chocolate ~ Chai Tea ~ Smoothies

 

2012 Sponsors

Please support them whenever you can, and let them know that you appreciate their support of the Rotary Club of Palatine!

 

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Wold Architects ~ John & Scotts Auto Repair ~ Tamarack Retirement Community ~ Law Office of Robert Ross ~ Ahlgrim Funeral Home ~ True Value Hardware ~ Emerald Lawn Care ~ Jim McLin Tours ~ Castle Chiropractic ~ Fire and Police Benevolent Society ~ Lamplighters ~ Dr. Gerry Aylward DDS ~ Costco ~ Geiger Promotional

 

Location and Directions

We're just across the tracks from the Palatine Train Station, Northwest Line
50 N. Brockway St, Palatine, IL