Platzkonzert Germanfest - Saturday

Platzkonzert Germanfest returns September 11–13, 2026!

Join us at Hideaway Brew Garden for a three-day Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring Hofbräu beer, authentic German food, live music, family-friendly activities, competitions, and more!

Admission is FREE all weekend!

Friday, September 11 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music

• Ed Wagner Band - 5:00–7:00 PM

• Alpine Blast - 7:30–11:00 PM

Special Events

• Official Keg Tapping with Mayor William D. McLeod & the Village of Hoffman Estates Trustees - 6:00 PM

• Beer Olympics - 8:00–10:00 PM

  • Hammerschlagen

  • Best Legs Contest

  • Beer Marionette

Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Live Music

• Alpine Thunder - 12:30–3:00 PM

• Die Musikmeister - 4:00–7:00 PM

• Hello Weekend - 8:00–11:00 PM

Family Fun

• Kinderplatz (FREE Kids Activities) - 12:00–5:00 PM

Special Events

• Special Olympics Truck Convoy & Awards Ceremony - 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

• Fall Makers Market - 2:00–7:00 PM

• Beer Olympics - 3:00–7:00 PM

  • Stein Hoisting Contest

  • Stein Carry Contest

  • Wing-a-Weiner

  • Barrel Racing

• German Costume Contest - 7:00–7:30 PM

• German Dancers - 7:30–8:00 PM

• Drone Show - 9:30 PM

Sunday, September 13 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Chicago Bears Watch Party

• Kick off your Sunday with the Bears on our big screen! - 12:00 PM

Live Music

• Mike Schneider Band - 12:00–2:00 PM

• Tally Ho Brass Band - 2:30–5:00 PM

Family Fun

• Kinderplatz (FREE Kids Activities) - 12:00–5:00 PM

Special Events

• Edelweiss Chicago German Dance Group - 1:00–1:30 PM

• Dachshund Dash - 1:30–3:00 PM

  • Sign up HERE!

Bring your friends, raise a stein, and celebrate German heritage with great food, cold beer, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Prost!