The Village's 19th annual Oktoberfest-themed Platzkonzert Germanfest returns September 5, 6 & 7 with three days of authentic German music, food and beer! This popular, free annual celebration is held at the Hoffman Estates Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy.

Enjoy authentic German music and beer on Friday, Sept. 5, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. The Kinderplatz will offer free children’s activities from noon to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. In partnership with the Hoffman Estates Park District, Kinderplatz will feature arts, crafts, inflatables, and much more.

True to the Platzkonzert name, a full line-up of music is planned over the three-day fest. The on-site Hideaway Brew Garden will feature a selection of German craft beer and food options, and commemorative mugs. Contests will take place throughout the weekend including the beer stein carry, stein hoisting, and costume contests on Saturday, and Dachshund races on Sunday.

2025 Platzkonzert Germanfest Schedule

Friday, Sept. 5

5 - 8 p.m.	Alpine Blast	Main Stage
6 p.m.	Official keg tap with Mayor McLeod and Trustees	Main Stage
8-10 p.m.	Beer Olympics I  Hammerschlagen  Best Legs Contest  Beer Marionette Competition	Hideaway Brew Garden Stage
8:30 - 11 p.m.	The Polka Floyd Show	Main Stage

Saturday, Sept. 6

11 a.m.	Fest Opens for the day
11 a.m. - 4  p.m.	Fall Makers Market
12 - 5 p.m.	Children’s Activities	Kinderplatz Area
12 - 3 p.m.	Alpine Thunder	Main Stage
3 - 4 p.m.	Beer Olympics II  Stein Hoisting Contest    Stein Carry Contest  Wing-a-Wiener  Barrel Race	Beer Olympic Stadium
4 - 7  p.m.	Blaskapelle Milwaukee	Main Stage
7 - 7:30 p.m.	Costume Contest	Hideaway Brew Garden Stage
7:30 - 8 p.m.	German Dancers	Main Stage (Grass Area)
8 - 11 p.m.	Hello Weekend	Main Stage

Sunday, Sept 7

12 - 5 p.m.	Children’s Activities	Kinderplatz Area
12 - 5 p.m.	Die Musikmeisters Band	Main Stage
1 - 1:30 p.m.	S.V.EV. D’Oberlander German Dance Group	Hideaway Brew Garden Stage
1:30 - 3 p.m.	Dachshund Derby	Beer Olympic Stadium

Event parking is available in the lot east of the venue, off Pratum Avenue, in front of the Tate & Lyle building, 5450 Prairie Stone Pkwy. Handicapped parking and shuttle service will be provided. Limited parking will also be available on Prairie Stone Parkway.

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