WEST LOOP — Haven't had the chance to raise das boot yet in celebration of Oktoberfest?
From Rick Bayless' first-ever Das Bueno Oktoberfest to a rock-themed celebration, here are our top picks to celebrate Oktoberfest in the West Loop.
Rick Bayless’ Das Bueno Oktoberfest — Cruz Blanca celebrates Germany, the country that brought beer to Mexico, with live Mexican-Polka music, Strasbourg bretzels by La Fournette, sausage sticks by West Loop Salumi and a special bratwurst taco created by Chef Bayless. Tickets, which are $20 and include a custom-made beer stein, one liter of beer and one bretzel, are on sale now. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Cruz Blanca, 904 W. Randolph St., West Loop.
Fulton Market Harvest Fest — Chefs Stephanie Izard and Paul Kahan promise tons of fantastic food and beer at the first-ever street fest in Fulton Market Sunday. The all-day festival will take over a stretch of Fulton Market, highlighting the neighborhood's culinary talents with live cooking demonstrations and food and drink from the restaurants across the West Loop. Pre-sale tickets to the fest are now on sale for $25. Tickets include $20 in food and drink tickets, a custom glass beer stein, live musical performances and admission into the festival grounds. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Fulton Market.
Second Annual Rocktoberfest — Rocktober Beerfest — a playful spin on German Oktoberfest — will once again bring together beer, bratwursts and bands for a weekend of fun. The three-day fest, slated to take place Oct. 7-9, is expected to bring thousands to the neighborhood with performances that include Die Musikmeisters, 7th Heaven, The Boy Band and Too White Crew. General admission tickets start at $10 and are on sale now. 5-10 p.m. Oct. 7; noon-10 p.m. Oct. 8; noon-10 p.m. Oct. 9 at Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., West Loop.
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