When: Sat., Oct. 9, 12-5 p.m. 2010
The Chicago location of Rock Bottom Brewery offers its own version of Oktoberfest, at which guests receive a free 16-ounce beer stein for the several German-style brews that'll be sampled out at the event. A German buffet includes knockwurst, rueben bites, spaetzle, and more; between 1 and 4:30 PM, there's live polka music. Purchase tickets at brownpapertickets.com.
Price: $35
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