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Parish Oktoberfests in the Chicago Area
Chicago-area Catholic parishes run some of the best Oktoberfests in the city — beer, brats, live polka and a parish hall full of neighbours. Most fall across late September and early October.
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Parishes taking part
Ascension and St. Edmund Catholic Parish 
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus 
Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish 
Queen of All Saints Basilica 
Saint Andrew Parish 
Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church 
Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish 
St. Alphonsus Church 
St. Brigid Parish 
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish 
St. Julie Billiart Parish 
St. Vincent de Paul Parish 
Two Holy Martyrs Parish Common questions
When are Chicago parish Oktoberfests?
Most run over a weekend in late September or early October. Several parishes hold theirs on the same weekends, so it is worth checking a few if you have a date in mind.
Do you have to be a parishioner to go?
No. Parish Oktoberfests are open to the public and are usually one of the parish’s main fundraisers of the year. Everyone is welcome.
Are parish Oktoberfests family friendly?
Almost always. Alongside the beer tent most include games, rides or activities for children, and many run an earlier family session before the evening crowd.
