Oktoberfest in St. Charles at Riverlands Brewing Company - 2024

Our annual Oktoberfest celebration has become a tradition among friends, family, and guests at our St. Charles brewery. This year’s party not only continues that tradition, but builds upon it to create an even GRANDER TIME FOR ALL.

Two days of German-style good times await on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29. Three different bands, incredible German food, and stein-fuls of our traditional Scarecrows in Lederhosen Marzen and Fox Fest Festbier make this the only place to be for all your Oktoberfest fun this fall.

Check out each day’s lineup and come BACK for maximum effect!

DAY ONE - Saturday Sept 28

Steinholding competitions throughout the afternoon, lederhosen as far as the eye can see, and YOU!

𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬: 12pm
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝: Strawberries BBQ from 12pm to 8pm or sellout
𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜:
2-5pm - 13 Days
6-9pm - Fritz & the Pretzel Twists

DAY TWO - Sunday Sept 29

𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬: 12pm
𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝: Fernando’s Oktoberfest Kitchen - 12pm to sellout
𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: Beer & Loathing - 1pm to 4pm
PLUS: Open Mic Night - 6pm to 9pm

Sunday Sessions Return for Summer 2024 - Live Music in St. Charles

SUNDAY SESSIONS, our weekly live music and local food showcase, returns to Riverlands Brewing starting Sunday, April 28 and running all summer long through Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 1.

Each week, our St. Charles brewery pairs up a local food truck with live music to bring you an afternoon experience you won’t forget on our family-friendly patio.

SCHEDULE:
(subject to change due to weather and other factors)

April 28
Food: El Mezcalito Mexican Food Truck 12pm to 8pm
Music: Jim Gruden 1pm to 4pm

May 5
Food: Fernando’s Street Kitchen 12pm to 4pm
Music: Matt Keen 1pm to 4pm

May 12 - Mother’s Day
Food: Fernando’s Mother’s Day Brunch 11am to 4pm
Music: Grant Milliren 1pm to 4pm

May 19
Food: Stadium Street Eats 12pm to 8pm
Music: Joey Wilbur 1pm to 4pm
PLUS: TURTLE RACES 1pm to 4pm

May 26
Food: Monk’s Mobile Kitchen (burgers and more) 12pm to 4pm
Music: Jason Moon 1pm to 3pm

June 2
Food: Waffadilla 12pm to 7pm
Music: Christian Alan Hansen 1pm to 4pm

June 9
Food: Double R BBQ 12pm to 4pm
Music: Jason Benefield 1pm to 4pm

June 16 - Father’s Day
Food: Taco Madre 12pm to 4pm
Music: Kristin Rose Kelly 1pm to 4pm

June 23
Food: Fernando’s Street Kitchen 12pm to 4pm
Music: Syahi 1pm to 4pm

June 30
Food: The Pasta Box 12pm to 4pm
Music: John Blomquist 1pm to 4pm

July 7
Food: Stadium Street Eats 12pm - 8pm
Music: Cheryl Rodey 1pm to 4pm

July 14
Food: The Pasta Box 12pm to 4pm
Music: John Till 1pm to 4pm

July 21
Food: Fernando’s Street Kitchen 12pm to 4pm
Music: New Vintage Streets 1p to 4pm

July 28
Food: Kori’s Koop Chicken Food Truck
Music: Nicole Devine 1pm to 3pm

August 4
Food: Waffadilla 12 to 7pm
Music: Noah Gabriel 1pm to 4pm

August 11
Food: The Pasta Box 12pm to 4pm
Music: Jason Benefield & Friends 1pm to 4pm

August 18
Food: The Dirty Bird Chicken Truck 12pm to 4pm
Music: Matt Petkovich

August 25
Food: Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza 12 to 4pm
Music: Matt Keen 1pm to 4pm

September 1
Food: Fernando’s Street Kitchen 12pm to 4pm
Music: Justin Moyar 1pm to 4pm

Memorial Weekend Food Trucks & Live Music Schedule

Memorial Weekend is almost here, and our schedule is PACKED...including extended hours on Monday for Memorial Day.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟔, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟎𝐩𝐦
5pm: Stix and Noodles Food Truck
6pm: Ken Slauf Live Folk & Bluegrass

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟕, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟎𝐩𝐦
12-sellout: Cheezie Mac's Food Truck
6pm: The Turntables Band Live Music

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓/𝟐𝟖, 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟎𝐩𝐦
11am: 3rd Annual Ruck to Remember
12pm: Flyin Hawaiian Food Truck
1pm: Syahi Live Reggae-Rock
6pm: Open Mic Night with Katie B.

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, *𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟐-𝟖𝐩𝐦*
Special extended Memorial Day Hours 12-8pm
15% off drafts and cans to-go. BYOF!

Officially kick off unofficial summer with us this weekend and we'll make some memories together.

Boxes & Boards - A Charcuterie & Flight Night

Graze some meats, cheese, fruits, and more while sampling some St. Charles craft beer on Friday, August 13!

Our new friend Rosanna from Chewcuterie Grazing Boards is supplying these SUBLIME boxes in two sizes: 2-person and 4-person. With an incredible mix of fresh meats, cheeses, fruit, and grains, these boards are well worth the price!

We’re pre-selling these boxes for the evening of Friday, August 13. Here’s what you get:

• Either one 2-person or 4-person charcuterie box

• $2.00 off any flight of four 5oz pours of our St. Charles brewed beer

• An evening of awesomeness!

Hit our online store to reserve yours today, then just show us your receipt (via email we send out) to pick up your box and pick out your flight!

We MAY have a limited amount of extra boxes available that night, but pre-ordering is the ONLY way to guarantee this experience!

PRE-ORDER LINK: bit.ly/riverlands

Live Music in St. Charles Continues!

The Second Half of This Summer’s Sunday Sessions

Our Sunday Sessions have continued to bring good times and great vibes to our Sunday crowd at the taproom. Each week, our brewery features live music in St. Charles with local musicians and food vendors pairing up for a fantastically fun time on our patio (or in our taproom if the weather fails us.)

Food starts when we open at noon, and music at 1pm every week.

Here’s the lineup for the second half of summer:

• Aug 8

  • Food by: Sour Peach, LLC with Steam Buns!

  • Music by: Jason Benefield

• Aug 15

  • Food by: Aijo Kitchen Asian Fusion

  • Music by: Make It A Double modern bluegrass

• Aug 22

  • Food by: TBA

  • Music by: Alan Snyder

• Aug 29

  • Food by: All Star Grilled Cheese

  • Music by: Rik’s Beach Bar Band

• Sept 5

  • Food by: Burger Buzz

  • Music by: Matt Keen

• Sept 12

  • Food by: ACE, a culinary experience

  • Music by: Jason Benefield

• Sept 19

  • Food by: TBA

  • Music by: Joey Wilbur, the One Man Ginger Band

• Sept 26

  • Food by: The Argonaut, seafood boils and more!

  • Music by: Greg Torrence

Visit our brewery in St. Charles for local beer, local food, and local music all summer long!