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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 with Gorton\nGather your crew for Oktoberfest 2026\, one of our favorite fall traditions. When the sun goes down\, our outdoor tent comes alive for adults 21 and over. Expect German-inspired food\, cold beer\, live music and long tables full of neighbors. \nFirst time joining us? Come hungry – your ticket covers food and drinks all evening. Grab a mallet and try Hammerschlagen\, the nail-driving game that draws a crowd every year. Every ticket also supports the classes\, performances and community programs we share all year. \nBringing the kids? Start the evening early at our Fall Family Happy Hour\, with crafts\, Left Bank hot dogs and fall fun beside the tent. \nOktoberfest 2026 Tickets\nMain Event tickets are $85 per person. Coming with friends? Grab a four-pack for $300 and save $10 per ticket. \nYour ticket includes: \n\nFood from The Gallery throughout the evening (view the menu)\nBeer and other beverages\nLive entertainment\nOktoberfest games and festivities\, including Hammerschlagen\n\nAt check-in\, each Main Event guest receives a wristband for food and beverage service inside the tent. \nWhat Is Hammerschlagen?\nHammerschlagen is a classic Oktoberfest tradition with a simple goal. Players take turns driving a nail into a wooden stump using the narrow end of a hammer. It’s easy to learn\, fun to watch and surprisingly competitive. Cheering from the sidelines is encouraged. You’ll find Hammerschlagen at the 21+ Oktoberfest Event only. \n \nSponsor Oktoberfest 2026\nWant to put your business in front of an engaged local audience? Our sponsorship and underwriting opportunities offer great visibility and a meaningful way to support the arts. For more information\, contact Ann Kiesling at 847.234.6060 or annk@nullgortoncenter.org. \nYou belong here. \n#GortonOktoberfest #OktoberfestLakeCounty \nBy purchasing a ticket and attending Oktoberfest\, you acknowledge and accept the risks associated with participation in Gorton Center programs and release Gorton\, the City of Lake Forest\, and related parties from all claims. \n \nThank you to our friends at Mariani for the festive fall decor!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/oktoberfest-2026/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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