Gorton Oktoberfest
Schedule
Sat Oct 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045 | Lake Forest, IL
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One Ticket, One Great Cause!Join us for Gorton Center’s annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. No auctions. No paddle raises. No extra asks. Just a fantastic evening of food, drink, music and community – all supporting Gorton’s mission.
Enjoy authentic German fare from Belvedere Events & Banquets, festive beverages and lively German polka music from Die Musikmeisters and Gorton’s annual lively community celebration. Oktoberfest attire is encouraged!
Early Bird Pricing Ends on October 1!
– $150 ticket includes food (view menu), drink and entertainment (ticket price increases to $175 on October 1)
– Limited amount of parking passes available for purchase with ticket
Funds raised through ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit Gorton Center.
Hammerschlagen – new this year!
Want to put your hammering skills to the test? Grab a beer and come give Hammerschlagen a try! Similar to the American game Stump, players use a hammer to drive nails into a stump with the objective to drive the nail in completely before anyone else does. Learn more about it here!
Sponsorships are available! Contact Ann Kiesling for details
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Where is it happening?
400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045Event Location & Nearby Stays:
