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Experience the spirit of the world's largest folk festival right here in our area — no need to travel to Munich!
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"Oktoberfest" with Live Band + Dance Performances + German-Inspired Food Options by Yellow Umbrella + Gelati Celesti + First Stop Donuts + More
Friday, September 19th:
4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 20th:
11am-11pm
Sunday, September 21st:
12pm-6pm
FREE ADMISSION!
Event is Rain or Shine
Entertainment
Music and Dancing, Christkindlmarkt, Children's activities and more
for all ages..
German Cuisine
Platters, sandwiches, pretzels,
desserts and more...
Beverages
German and local breweries
and wineries
Toast the fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont! This two-day German-style festival is the perfect way to join in the world’s largest folk festival without traveling to Munich!
Wear your lederhosen or dirndl, or come as you are! Revelers of all ages will find a festive scene with lively music, German folk dancers, yard games, and an authentic Marketplatz featuring local vendors selling artisanal treats and gifts. Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts, games, entertainment and more in the Kinderzone.
On the entertainment stage, DJ BearBonez will spin festival tunes all afternoon, with performances by juggler Jonathan Austin, the Hirschjager dancers and Fritz’s Polka Band. Don’t miss the dachshund costume contest and parade, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation.
Bier-Garden admission includes entry to The Robins Nature Center from 11:30am-5pm, so you may explore and learn while you're at Maymont!
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
11:30am – 6:30pm
Toast the fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont! This two-day German-style festival is the perfect way to join in the world’s largest folk festival without traveling to Munich!
Wear your lederhosen or dirndl, or come as you are! Revelers of all ages will find a festive scene with lively music, German folk dancers, yard games, and an authentic Marketplatz featuring local vendors selling artisanal treats and gifts. Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts, games, entertainment and more in the Kinderzone.
On the entertainment stage, DJ BearBonez will spin festival tunes all afternoon, with performances by juggler Jonathan Austin, the Hirschjager dancers and Fritz’s Polka Band. Don’t miss the dachshund costume contest and parade, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation.
Bier-Garden admission includes entry to The Robins Nature Center from 11:30am-5pm, so you may explore and learn while you're at Maymont!
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
11:30am – 6:30pm
Oktoberfest 2025 lands in Richmond on September 27, 12–5 PM — exactly one week after the 190th celebration kicks off in Germany!
Our first-ever Oktoberfest brings: Festbier, pretzels, Underberg, German eats, live music, giveaways & plenty of fun.
PLUS: Presale for our branded 1L stein (with full pour + pretzel necklace!) runs 9/1 - 9/25. Limited quantities.
Prost, Richmond!
Triple Crossing - Fulton
Barktoberfest is back at Ruff on September 27! Pull out your lederhosen (and your dog's too) and raise several pints to fall!
We'll have live music, a pretzel eating contest, beer steins, and plenty of Oktoberfest beer.
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Firkin Tapping at 2:30 PM
German beers a plenty! 🍻
German-style food from Hardywood! 🌭
Stein holding competition run by our friends at Goochland Cares every half hour from 1:30-6pm! 🍺
Live Music from the Sauerkrauts from 3 to 5 p.m. and more! 🎵
Vendors:
Full Circle Permanent Jewelry + More! ⛓️💥
Don’t miss our biggest party of the year! Västoberfest is back on October 4th with all your favorite celebratory games, beers, music, and markets!
Save the date!
LAGER WORLD RETURNS!
Join us Saturday, October 4th (all day!) at all three Veil locations for our annual celebration of lagers, pilsners, and light beers. This year’s theme is cosmic, so get ready to blast off into a galaxy of crispy, refreshing brews.
Event-Wide Perks
10% off draft pours when you bring your Lager World stein from previous years!
A stellar lineup of lagers + guest taps
Food + drink specials unique to each location
NORFOLK (NFK)�Drink Specials: Shandy & Radler�Food Specials:
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich (potato bun, shredded cabbage, brown spicy mustard aioli)
Flammkuchen Pizza (savory German potato pizza w/ bacon, shallots, sliced potato, pickled mustard seeds, chives)
Fries + in-house beer cheese
Black Forest Cake by the slice
SCOTT’S ADDITION�Drink Specials:
Make any lager a Shandy or Radler
Half & Half (lager + house Irish Stout)
German Mule cocktail + special shot combos
Food Specials: Remedy Burger collabs (TBD )
Special Happenings:
DJ ViperNine spinning German classics (polka industrial & beyond)
Guest taps from Oxbow Brewing, Notch Brewing, Schenker Beer Co. + more
Stein-holding competition at 3PM ($10 entry includes a free pour + chance to win $100 gift card!)
FOREST HILL
Full lineup of Veil-brewed lagers + crispiez
Guest draft from Half Acre Beer Co.
Special collab from Bellwoods Brewery x Pen Druid Brewing
Grab your steins, pull out your pretzel necklaces, and let’s raise a toast to the crispy side of beer. LAGER WORLD 2025 is here!
Get Ready for Oktoberfest at Strangeways Scott's Addition!
Mark your calendars! Our annual Oktoberfest celebration is happening at our Scott's Addition location on Saturday, October 4th, from 12-5PM.
Get ready to raise a glass and enjoy a full day of festivities, including:
Classic Oktoberfest games
Exciting raffles
Live music
Delicious food (details coming soon!)
Save the date and stay tuned for more details on our special beer releases and food lineup. This is one party you won't want to miss!
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German beers a plenty! We’ve got Hardywood Pils, Benny and the Fest, Helles, Dunkelweisen, and barrel-age Munichwine! 🍻
River City Wood Fire Pizza will be on-site slinging pizzas all day! 🍕
Live Music from Chris Campbell from 12-2pm, and the Sauerkrauts from 3 to 5 p.m 🎵
All aboard! Catch the RVA Train while you’re at West Creek!🚂
It is our pleasure to announce that the 55th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest will be heading back to the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222.
Other exciting news is that we have lowered the entrance fee this year to only $10 per person for 16 years old and older. Under 16 is free.
The Oktoberfest will be held on:
Friday October 17th, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
and
Saturday October 18th, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Expect:
Lively Entertainment:
“Die Lustigen Almdudler” – one of the Best German Party Bands.
Bavarian Dancers – The Hirschjaeger Bavarian Dancers.
Beer Garden Music – Dan Smith will entertain you in the Biergarten.
Cold Drinks:
A variety of German beer from three of the best-known German breweries – Warsteiner, Paulaner, and Bitburger – including Oktoberfest styles, Pilsners, Lagers, Hefe–Weisse, Märzens, Dunkels and non-alcoholic beers.
Also German wines for your enjoyment.
Pepsi branded soft drinks, water, and coffee.
Delicious food:
Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst (with all sausages hand-crafted by Usinger’s of Wisconsin), roast pork, and broiled chicken. Side dishes to include Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and Red Cabbage.
Our snack bar will have freshly made German potato pancakes, a variety of filled pretzels, hot dogs, French fries and more!
Awesome Cakes and Pastries:
The bakery, by Reinecker’s Bakery of Macedonia, Ohio, will offer a large selection of German tortes, pastries, and breads.
Program:
Party music for dancing and your listening enjoyment.
Kinder Korner with games and activities to entertain the children.
Several outstanding door prizes.
The ever so popular “Bier Stein” Hoisting Contest for men and women with each winner receiving a 3-liter Oktoberfest Beer Stein.
Souvenir stands featuring a wide selection of Oktoberfest-related gifts.
Many other vendors offering a variety of interesting merchandise.
Entrance Fees:
Rollback alert! ALL one-day tickets are just $10 for a great facility and entertainment. Or buy both days for just $15. All guests over 15 years old require a ticket for entrance.
Lodging:
For those of you who plan to stay overnight, we will be partnering with a few hotels near the complex. Please check on the Oktoberfest website or here on FB for details.
OKTOBERFEST at Final Gravity!
Join us for OKTOBERFEST, October 19th in our super large outdoor event space behind the brewery. Get ready for:
Traditional Oktoberfest music by Elbe-Musikanten Band
German inspired pizza by River City Wood Fire Pizza
Epic stein-holding competition
Loads of great beer to keep the fest going
