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2025's Platzkonzert Germanfest returns for an Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbrau beer, authentic German food, live music, free kids activities, contests and more!Friday - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
5:30pm - 8:00pm - Alpine Blast
6:00pm - Official Keg Tapping with Mayor William D. McLeod and Trustees
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Beer Olympics I: Hammerschlagen, Best Legs Contest, Beer/Marionette Competition
8:30 - 11:00pm - The Polka Floyd Show
Saturday - 11:00am - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 4:00 pm - Fall Makers Market
12:00pm - 5:00 pm - Children's Activities at Kinderplatz
12:00 - 3:00pm - Alpine Thunder
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Beer Olympics II: Stein Hoisting Contest, Stein Carry Contest
4:00pm - 7:00pm - Blaskapelle Milwaukee
7:00pm - 7:30pm - Costume Contest
7:30pm - 8:00pm - German Dancers
8:00pm - 11:00pm - Hello Weekend
Sunday - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Children's Activities at Kinderplatz
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Die Musikmeisters Band
1:00 - 1:30pm - S.V.E.V. D'Oberlander German Dance Group
1:30 - 3:00pm - Dachshund Races - Registration begins at 12:30pm. Races begin at 1:30pm.
Register your dog using the following link: https://bit.ly/DachshundDash25
*Please register your dog prior to the day of the race. We can only accept cash for registrations on-site.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States, Illinois 60192, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, United States, East Dundee