Watch: A Look at Oktoberfest, Naper Settlement’s Annual Fall Festival

This short preview video from Naper Settlement gives you a taste of Oktoberfest, the museum’s annual fall festival in Naperville: German food and beer under a giant heated tent, live music, lawn games, and a pumpkin carver on site. Oktoberfest returns every fall; for this year’s dates and tickets, visit Naper Settlement’s official Oktoberfest page.

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What You’ll See in This Video

No captions or transcript are available for this short clip, so here’s a quick rundown of what’s shown instead. The video previews Oktoberfest’s traditional German cuisine and beer, served in a giant heated tent, along with live Oompah music and a mix of pop-polka, country, and hip hop on the second day. There are lawn games for the whole family, a professional pumpkin carver on site, and a stein-holding contest where guests can test their strength. Naper Settlement describes it as a chance to “grab your lederhosen” and join the festival.

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