Cele ate fall’s arrival with beer, bites and Bavarian music at Highland Park’s fourth annual Oktoberfest. The festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 20 at Jens Jensen Park, located in the Ravinia District.

The event offers a full day and evening of activities for all ages, including a barbecue contest, family-friendly fun and classic Oktoberfest games like stein-holding, hammerschlagen (players compete to drive nails into a log or stump using a hammer), sausage races and more—all set to lively music, dancing and entertainment throughout the day.

Produced by Life Rhythms Inc. in collaboration with Steep Ravine Brewing Company, the cele ation is supported by the city of Highland Park and the Ravinia Business District.

Location: 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park. For more information, visit EnjoyHighlandPark.com/oktoberfest.