West Loop Bavarian Block Party

Friday & Saturday, September 20 & 21, 2024 | Washington & Sangamon, Chicago

Haymarket Center’s Associate Board hosts the annual West Loop Bavarian Block Party, an event that offers guests a terrific time while also raising funds for substance use disorder treatment. The Bavarian Block Party centers on a celebration of German culture, featuring an amazing lineup of Oompah music and cover bands, Oktoberfest games and contests, kids’ activities, brats, pretzels, and beverages everyone can enjoy.

West Loop Fest grew from an annual birthday celebration for our founder, the late Monsignor Ignatius McDermott as a way to bring the community together and create goodwill among our neighbors. We continue to honor this tradition with our annual West Loop Bavarian Block Party. Funds raised will help provide comprehensive substance use and mental health treatment to Chicago’s vastly ignored and underserved populations.

The 2024 West Loop Bavarian Block Party was a huge success. We would like to express our gratitude to the volunteers, Associate Board members, attendees, and vendors who generously supported this year’s event.  

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