Oktoberfest Hits the North Shore with Glenview House’s 2nd Annual Tent Party

August 13, 2013

All-Day Celebration with German Band and German-Inspired Food & Beer

One of the world’s most popular fall festivities will take place this September for its second year at Glenview House. Inspired by the famous German celebration, Glenview House will host the North Shore’s most exciting all-day Oktoberfest this side of Munich on Saturday, September 21. Guests can feast on authentic grub, grog and live music in the 60’x40’ Oktoberfest tent located in the railroad parking lot directly west of the restaurant.

The Beer
Guests can say ‘prost’ to the all-day Germanic celebration with commemorative Glenview House liters ($12) and half liters ($6) of Munich brewery, Hacker-Pschorr, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, and Sam Adams Oktoberfest.

The Food
Oktoberfest isn’t just about beer as Chef Jeff Modica will be serving up festive Bavarian food specialties right at the tent party. Event-goers of all ages can feast on brats ($5), giant pretzels ($7) and a German Plate ($8) filled with a brat, potato salad and sauerkraut.

The Music
While filling up on food and beer under the festival tent, enjoy a polka or two from the six piece German band, Die Musikmeisters, as they play a rousing blend of traditional German music. The performances will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Oktoberfest tent party will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Glenview House will be open for regular dining from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free admission. The Glenview House commemorative liters and half liters are $2 per cup.

Glenview House
1843 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
847-724-0692
theglenviewhouse.com
@gvhousebar