St. John's free Oktoberfest returns Friday through Sunday, Oct 2 to 4, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Parish with German food and beer, live music, and family fun.
St. John kicks off October with its long-running free Oktoberfest, held Friday through Sunday, Oct 2 to 4, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Parish on 93rd Avenue. The celebration runs Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., with German food and beer, live polka and folk music (including the Ed Wagner Band and the Gronik Children's Folk Ensemble), and a warm, family-friendly crowd. Admission and parking are free, making it an easy way to gather with neighbors and visitors alike. Bring the family, grab a pretzel and a stein, and settle in for an evening of music under the October sky.
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Oct 2 to 4 at St. John the Evangelist Parish (11301 W 93rd Ave). Hours: Fri 5 to 11 p.m., Sat 1 to 11 p.m., Sun noon to 8 p.m. Free admission and parking.
The parish that hosts this long-running community Oktoberfest each October.
More details from the Northwest Indiana tourism bureau.
