There’s an “odd” event coming up in September.

Elgin Lodge #12 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a 200-year-old 501C3 nonprofit fraternal organization, is partnering with the South Elgin Lions Club to put on an Oktoberfest style celebration to raise funds for both charities.

The event is called “ODD-Toberfest,” and its is set for Sept. 18 through Sept. 20 in downtown South Elgin. The event hours ar 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20

Fifty percent of the proceeds will benefit the new SEBA All Inclusive Park, which had its grand opening on Aug. 8, 2015. The grand opening marked the completion of was Phase 1 of three phases, and funding is still needed for Phase 2 and Phase 3.  The other 50 percent will be split between the Lions Club and the Odd Fellows to use toward other charities.

Windy City Carnival will be in attendance, along with many bands for the three-day event.

“We have lined up many local food vendors, so no one will go hungry,” Sitkiewicz said. “And of course an Oktoberfest isn’t complete with a great selection of beer — German and local brews.”

For more information or to become a sponsor, see the flyer below.