Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Labor Day celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees from across the greater Chicagoland area and beyond state lines, making Septemberfest the destination to be for Labor Day weekend!

Yes! Septemberfest will be held Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1, 2025.

While the layout of the festival grounds will be different due to the municipal center construction project, Septemberfest will continue to be held in its usual location on the grounds of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts at 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193.

Septemberfest is the Village of Schaumburg’s flagship event. A team of more than 20 professionals responsible for planning and executing the festival each year compose the Septemberfest Committee. As a municipal event, Septemberfest is supported by every department in the village, including police and fire, public works, transportation and community development, as well as more than 100 volunteers!

As we always say, it takes a village!

• Ashton Park
• Bright Ridge
• Burnley Circle
• Gatewood
• Lexington Village
• New Mills Ct.

While Septemberfest does not have a formal entrance, there are several ways to access the 40-acre festival grounds:

• North: Schaumburg Rd. and Prairie Center Dr., located across from the School District 54 Administrative Building and Shuttle Bus area

• East: from Plum Grove Rd., near the Main Stage

• South: from Kenilworth Dr., near the Main Stage

• West: Summit Dr., near the Arts & Crafts area

The service runs from 9:30am to 10:30pm on Saturday 8/30 and Sunday 8/31, and 9:30am to 9:30pm on Monday 9/1. There are several busses on each route running continuously throughout the festival hours. 

Park for free & ride from one of three locations:

Schaumburg High School
Conant High School
Addams Jr. High School 

For a map and more information please visit the Shuttle Bus Service page 

Miller Lite Main Stage

Saturday 8/30
Semple Band - 6:30 to 8 p.m.                                                     
Danny Seraphine & CTA - 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday 8/31
Hairbangers Ball - 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cinderella's Tom Keifer - 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Monday 9/1
Just Like P!NK: The Nation’s Premiere P!NK Experience - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Foo Fighters Experience - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Sister Hazel - 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Go to our Main Stage Entertainment page for more details

Yes! You may bring your Tarps, chairs, blankets and other personal items to the general admission lawn section of the Main Stage. 

For VIP Ticket holders please leave your chair at home as one of the many benefits of Main Stage VIP tickets is the festival-provided seating! Please visit the Main Stage Entertainment page for more information and to purchase VIP tickets. 

Main Stage Tarp Policy:

• No items may be placed on the festival grounds prior to Saturday, Aug. 30.
• Tarps, blankets and chairs may not be placed on the festival grounds until 6 a.m. each day.
• Tarps, blankets and chairs must be removed at the end of each night.
• Items not taken at the end of each night will be removed and discarded by the cleaning crew.
• Tarps and blankets must not exceed 10' x 12' in size.
• Stakes must be flush with the ground.
• Trip hazards will be removed by festival officials.
• Violations will result in your tarp being removed and confiscated.

We’re glad you asked! Main Stage VIP tickets grant you reserved seating near the front of the Main Stage. Patrons will find chairs waiting for them (general admission inside the VIP area), access to a climate-controlled restroom near the stage, and VIP access to the Main Stage bar. VIPs are also allowed to come-and-go as they please to allow patrons the opportunity to explore the festival.

Please go to the Main Stage Entertainment page to purchase VIP tickets.

Rohrman Automotive Group Local Stage

Saturday 8/30
Schaumburg Park District  - 10 to 10:45 a.m.                                                     
School District 54 - 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Monsoon Showers Band - 2 to 3 p.m.
School of Rock Schaumburg House Band- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Robbie Grabowski - 5 to 6 p.m.
Abrams & Abrams - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sons of Chicago - 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday 8/31
Dynamic Dancers by Atharv Gurukul & Rhythmic Fusion by Atharv Gurutkul  - 10 to 10:45 a.m.
School District 54 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rick Lindy's Rockabilly Trio - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Throwback Jukebox- 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The Messengers- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Tony Ocean Show - 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Monday 9/1
One Man Jam Chris Minardi  - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.                   
Elegy Studio - 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
One Man Jam Chris Minardi - 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Parade Awards and SPAAAS Raffle Drawing - 2:15  to 2:30 p.m.
Grupo Folklorico Quetzal - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Dynamix Ultimate Classics Cover Band - 4 to 5 p.m.
Aberdeen Drive Band - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Van Wailin' - 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Go to our Local Stage & Strolling page for more details

Heritage Bank of Schaumburg Strolling Entertainment

Saturday 8/30
David Fleming 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday 8/31
Ken Mate 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday 9/1
Jason Kollum 1 to 3 p.m.

Go to our Local Stage & Strolling page for more details

The Duly Health and Care First Aid Tent is located on the plaza in the middle of the festival grounds, just east of the Command Center (Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts).

• Severe weather (e.g., lightning, high winds, flooding, extreme heat)
• Unsafe conditions in the event area
• Local, state, or federal emergency declarations
• Public safety threats or law enforcement activity
• Equipment failure or loss of essential services (e.g., power outage)
• Health and safety concerns as determined by event organizers or public health officials

The decision to cancel, delay or temporarily suspend is made by the public safety officials, emergency management personnel, and Command Staff personnel. The goal is always to prioritize the safety of patrons, staff and volunteers.

• Official festival website and social media platforms
• Public address announcements at the event
• The optional emergency notification opt-in program

The Taste of Schaumburg is only open to restaurants. Food trucks and food vendors may participate in the Taste of Schaumburg’s Not-for-Profit Day event on Labor Day Monday.

At this time we are fully booked for 2025. Please check back in February of 2026 for more information on participating at next years fest. 

Thanks for your interest in joining the more than 100 volunteers who help us make Septemberfest a success! We have multiple locations on the festival grounds that are available for volunteering and volunteers may select multiple shifts in multiple locations. Please note all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Volunteer shifts are available in four-hour increments. If you want to be with us longer you are more than welcome to register for multiple shifts.