Oktoberfest by Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association

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Located in the heart of downtown Mount Prospect at the intersection of Emerson St & Busse Ave, enjoy

Join the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association for their annual Fall Fest and Oktoberfest - September 22nd and 23rd in Downtown Mount Prospect (Emerson St and Busse Ave)! The Oktoberfest event will kick off on Friday evening, September 22nd, from 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live entertainment will get the party going while you enjoy your favorite traditional German food and beverages. Saturday Septe

mber 23rd, the day begins with the Fall Festival, one of the best FREE fall family events in the suburbs. The event will be held in Downtown Mount Prospect from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The fun will include hay rides, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, crafts and balloons, and stilt walker. There will be a Special Needs Hour reserved for families with children with special needs from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (reservations required). Immediately following the Fall Festival, stick around for the party to kick into high gear with Mount Prospect’s Oktoberfest from 4 – 11 pm also in downtown Mount Prospect (Emerson Street and Busse Ave.).

09/29/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's MPDMA Oktoberfest! If you attended, please share your feedback on the event! https://ow.ly/NphK50X40za

09/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend for MPDMA Oktoberfest! If you attended, please take a moment to share your feedback on the event! https://forms.gle/vPjtG5mTdDEYTucK6

We extend our thanks to our Clean Sweep Sponsors, as well as our Event Sponsors. Without these great folks, our events would not be possible. Also throwing a shout out to the Village of Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect Public Works Department, Mount Prospect Police, and Mount Prospect Fire Department for their continued support of MPDMA events.

09/20/2025

Forecast calls for a little rain, but we’re still open! Come out and celebrate the last night of Oktoberfest! Paloma takes the stage at 6:00pm. All food vendors are open and the beer is flowing!

09/20/2025

Come on out, the weather is great!!

09/20/2025

A shoutout to our MPDMA Oktoberfest Premium Stage Sponsors:

🎶 Nicholas & Associates, Inc.
🎶 The Dawson
🎶 The Prospect
🎶 20West

See you TODAY and TOMORROW (Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 & 20) in downtown Mount Prospect for music, food, dancing and fun!

09/20/2025

Happening soon - Fall Festival today from 1 - 4 p.m. Live entertainment, crafts, activities and so much more! Come join us at the corner of Emerson St. and Busse Ave. this afternoon!

Stick around for Oktoberfest from 4 - 11 p.m. with Paloma Chicago

09/20/2025

TODAY - FREE family fun at MPDMA's Fall Festival in downtown Mount Prospect at the corner of Emerson St. and Busse Ave. from 1 - 4 p.m. The fun includes:

IN THE TENT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Mt. Prospect Park District Dance - Ballet Expressions, Impulse Dance Ensemble & Riff Raff Dance Crew
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Dave Herzog's Marionettes
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. The Frog Lady
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Dave Herzog's Marionettes
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Throwbacks

ROVING
Balloon Twisters, Stilt Walker, Scottie the Parrot, Face Painters

PLUS - Root Beer Garden, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, Mount Prospect Fire Department touch-a-truck AND MORE!

09/19/2025

Remember, our event is on rain or shine (in the big tent) today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday), Sept. 19 & 20 at the corner of Emerson St. and Busse Ave. in downtown Mount Prospect.

Paloma Chicago performs both nights!

FREE parking is available in the Emerson Street Parking Deck at Village Hall (50 S. Emerson St.). Metra is also an option - Mount Prospect is conveniently located along the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line.

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09/19/2025

We are officially open! We've got some great food vendors in the lineup for this year's Oktoberfest weekend. Some of our vendors are cash only so please plan accordingly. Credit card transactions in the Beer Tent will be assessed a processing fee. Thank you!

09/19/2025

Let's practice this one - Noch ein Bier, bitte! "Another beer, please!"
Hope to see you tonight for MPDMA Oktoberfest in downtown Mount Prospect at the corner of Emerson St. and Busse Ave.

Beverage selections for the weekend include:
🍺 Miller Lite, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, Paulaner Pilsner, and Paulaner Grapefruit Radler
🍷 Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Cabernet Sauvignon
🍸 High Noon Peach & Cherry, Two Eagles Whiskey Ginger, Vodka Cranberry & Citrus Fizz

09/19/2025

Thank you to our Clean Sweep Sponsors and Event Sponsors for their support of this weekend's MPDMA Oktoberfest, happening today and tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20). Please show them your support in return!

09/19/2025

Repeat after me - "Ich bin ein Oktoberfester!"

Today's the day! MPDMA Oktoberfest starts TODAY, Friday, September 19, from 4 - 11 p.m. Paloma Chicago performs from 6 - 11 p.m. The Chicago Donauschwaben Teens Dance Group will be here at 7 p.m. Join us at the corner of Emerson St. and Busse Ave. for a fun weekend of music, food, dancing, and more!

We'll be back tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 - 4 p.m. for the family-friendly Fall Festival and 4 - 11 p.m. for the second evening of Oktoberfest!

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