Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Bratwurst Brothers! Enjoy live music, cold beer, great food, and family fun at Harmony Square.
The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois, is hosting Oktoberfest at the Garden as the finale event of its Shimmering Summer series on September 19–20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at Festival Field. The family-friendly weekend features German food, beer, live music, and kids' activities.
The Bratwurst Brothers head to Hollywood Casino Aurora for a Saturday night show after their afternoon Oktoberfest appearance at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us at the Courtyard Stage for live music, great energy, and an Oktoberfest-flavored night from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
The 2nd annual Old Town Oktoberfest runs from Friday to Sunday, September 18–20, 2026. Located at 1360 N. Wells St. (between Schiller and Evergreen) in Chicago, the street festival features German food, live music, big-screen football, and stein-holding contests.
Windy City Harley-Davidson Oktoberfest
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Windy City Harley-Davidson Libertyville, 14000 W Rockland Rd,, Libertyville IL
Join the Bratwurst Brothers at Windy City Harley-Davidson for an afternoon of bikes, brats & Bavarian beats! Live Oktoberfest music, food, cold drinks, and good times from 1-4 pm in Libertyville. 🍺🥨🏍️🎶
Rock your Oktoberfest!!
This year the Brat Boys will be touring all over the Chicagoland area,
sharing the Oktoberfest spirit with young and young at heart! Check out our schedule page often to see newly added shows and where you can join us!
sharing the Oktoberfest spirit with young and young at heart! Check out our schedule page often to see newly added shows and where you can join us!
The Bratwurst Brothers are...
Joey Derus - Guitar Trumpet Vocals
Mike Maduzia - Drums Vocals
Rick Rzeszutko - Trumpet Harmonica Vocals
Bob (Odie) Rzeszutko - Sax Clarinet Flut/Pic
John Krawisz - Accordion Vocals
Andrew Okrzesik - Bass Concertina Vocals
Carl Horne - Guitar Bass Vocals
