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Manteno Oktoberfest

Name: Manteno Oktoberfest
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Manteno

The 28th annual Manteno Oktoberfest is a multi-day community festival held in downtown Manteno, Illinois, from September 24 to 27, 2026. This celebration features a carnival, live music across multiple stages, numerous food and street vendors, an outdoor bar, a pet parade, and a lighted parade.

Date: Sep 24-27, 2026
Location: Manteno
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Fantasy Amusement Carnival
Live music on multiple stages
Manteno Chamber Pet Parade
Main Street Pharmacy Lighted Oktoberfest Parade

The Manteno Oktoberfest offers a wide array of activities for attendees of all ages over four days. The festival grounds in downtown Manteno host the Fantasy Amusement Carnival throughout the event, alongside various food and street vendors. Live music is a central attraction, with performances on the Main Street Stage, 1st Street Stage, and 2nd Street Stage, featuring diverse genres from yacht rock and country pop to 90s boy band tributes and dance party music. An outdoor bar service is also available, requiring wristbands for entry.

Key public events include the Manteno Chamber Pet Parade and the Main Street Pharmacy Lighted Oktoberfest Parade, which in 2026 has a "Best of the U.S." theme. Beyond the main festival area, the celebration extends with community-wide Manteno Garage Sale Days occurring on Friday and Saturday, as well as special events at local venues like the American Legion, which hosts a Bike Night and Fish Fry, and the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, offering a Bloody Mary & Breakfast Bar and a Blind Draw Bags Tournament on Sunday.

Practical details

Location described by the source: downtown Manteno; www.shawlocal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Manteno

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