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"Oktoberfest" with Live Band + Dance Performances + German-Inspired Food Options by Yellow Umbrella + JiJi Frozen Custard + First Stop Donuts + More
Wilkommen!
The 21st Annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest will again be three days!
So, get your dirndls and lederhosen ready and mark your calendars for September 18, 19 and 20!
This annual parish-sponsored event was initiated in 2005 and has grown into a much-anticipated Richmond festival every September.
The enthusiasm shown by our parish and parish school, in addition to our brother-sister Catholic secondary schools (Benedictine College Preparatory and Saint Gertrude High School), and Richmond community has fueled the success of this event.
Chosen due to the strong German roots of our parish, this German-themed celebration allows attendees the opportunity to enjoy German music, dancing, food, and their beverage of choice.
All proceeds from Oktoberfest are used to support Catholic education at the Catholic Schools historically associated with Saint Benedict Parish.
Check out our website for more information, including music schedule, events and more!
http://stbenedictoktoberfest.com/
DATES
Friday, September 18th:
4pm-11pm
Saturday, September 19th:
11am-11pm
Sunday, September 20th:
12pm-6pm
FREE ADMISSION!
Event is Rain or Shine
Join us on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27
11:30am – 7pm daily on the Carriage House Lawn (1700 Hampton Street)
Maymont’s historic charm sets a European vibe for a festive, family-friendly scene with lively music, yard games, German folk dancers, and a Marketplatz featuring local vendors selling artisanal treats and gifts. Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts, games, entertainment and more in the Kinderzone.
Grab a seat at a long table in the giant Festhaus tent and enjoy performances by the Hirschjager dancers and The Original Elbe Musikanten German Band. Sign up for stein-hoisting contests in the Festhaus to test your endurance! Don’t miss the dachshund costume parade and contest, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation.
Explore Maymont while you're here! Admission includes access to The Robins Nature Center from 11:30am-5pm. Stroll the European-inspired gardens and architecture, plus venture onto the newly reopened Virginia Wildlife Trail! (Note: Maymont Mansion will be closed.)
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your lederhosen and your beer steins! The Oktoberfest celebration returns to Center of the Universe Brewing Co. on September 27th. This FREE event is open to all and will feature live German and American music, German inspired food, and German-style brews. Also serving cider, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Center of the Universe Brewing Co
THE MUSIC
The Sauerkrauts – (12:00pm – 3:00pm)
The ACCA Temple (Shrine) Sauerkrauts German Band was formed in 1976 by Philip Johnson, then Potentate of ACCA Temple, with the assistance of a fellow ACCA Band clarinet player, Robert Ashworth. They play to raise funds for the 22 Shriner’s Hospitals where children are treated for orthopedic and burn conditions with no financial responsibility to the family. All net proceeds collected by the Band go either directly to the Shriner’s Hospital Foundation or into the Transportation Fund which is used to get the children and their families to and from the Hospitals
Remeniss – (4:00pm – 7:00pm)
Remeniss is a five member band based in Richmond, Virginia. Their members are comprised of experienced professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for every client. With a focus on creativity and quality, they strive to bring back great musical memories through our innovative and personalized approach to audio production to music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s!
GERMAN-STYLE BEER
Oktoberfest – A blended style of Märzen and Fest Bier creates a perfectly malty lager with just a touch of sweetness. Created to pair perfectly with a Liter Stein.
Kölsch – A classic light German-style ale that is pale yellow with a slight hop bitterness. A very approachable and fest worthy brew!
Roggenbier – A dunkelweizen made with rye rather than wheat, but with a bigger body and light finishing hops. Flavors of spicy rye, pumpernickel bread, and a bit of malt sweetness.
Brewski – A German-style Dortmunder that is light, crispy, and easy drinking.
THE FOOD
Flavor Chariot (12:00pm – 7:00pm) – Flavor Chariot is a regular here at the brewery. They will be bringing the German-flavor heat with a variety of grilled meats and classic dishes.
Barktoberfest — Sept 26 Weenie dog race at 12:30, live music from 2–4 PM, a stein holding contest, and more Oktoberfest brews than we know what to do with.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH!!
Starrtoberfest is here!!
New Beers Including the return of Festie Oktoberfest Lager!!
Pop Up Mini Market River City Craft
Food Specials with plenty of cheese, kraut, & pretzels
Face Painting with Mandys Fancies
FREE steins for the first 20 guests
Live Music with a surprise guest
ALL DAY LONG. ALL AGES. FREE LIVE MUSIC
Saturday, September 26th
Brookland Park is getting a Festival.
We're bringing the family fun to your family spot.
Live Music
Special German-Inspired BBQ Menu
Kids Games & Prizes.
Beer Fest Games?1st 5 beer purchases get a FREE 20oz branded Britannia beer mug.
Games & Prizes:
4pm Pin the "Tap on the Keg"
5pm Barrel Relay Race
6pm Stein Hold
7pm Speed Pong Bracket (21+)
Märk your calendars: Västoberfest returns October 3rd!
Join us for food, friends, music, and of course… Beer!
Our wonderful vendors are…
With live performance from the Sauerkraut Polka Band
OCT. 3 VÄSTOBERFEST, see you there
Prost! Mark your calendars: Hardywood Oktoberfest is back at Hardywood West Creek on October 3 & 4! Break out the festive German gear, call up your favorite drinking buddies, and get ready to toast.
Join us for traditional German beers, festive bites, stein hoisting, live music, and more!
Hallo Freunde!
It is our pleasure to announce that the 56th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest will be again be held at the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222. **We have decided to keep the entrance fee this year to only $10 per person for those 16 years old and older.** Kids free.
Friday October 16th, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday October 17th, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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.
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. German wines for your enjoyment. Pepsi-branded soft drinks, water, and other non-alcoholic drinks will be sold by the Raceway.
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!
Cakes and Pastries:
Our bakery, the 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. 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 and vendor stands featuring a wide selection of Oktoberfest-related gifts.
Entrance Fees:
We are keeping our new price from 2025. ALL tickets are just $10 each! All guests 16 years old and older require a ticket for entrance. Plus the option to purchase a TWO-DAY ticket for $15.
Lodging:
For those of you who plan to stay overnight, we will be partnering with a hotel near the Raceway. Check back on the Oktoberfest website or Facebook for details as the date gets closer.
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OktoberForest Fest for the fifth year in a row! Save the date for Sunday, September 13th from 11am to 4pm, and join us at Fine Creek Brewing Company for an afternoon of music, food, and unique brews using foraged ingredients from five very different Virginia landscapes.
Hosted by The Nature Conservancy and in collaboration with other breweries, this is a special event you won’t want to miss!
Collaborating Breweries + Partner Landscapes:
Fine Creek Brewery + Allegheny Highlands
Väsen Brewing Co. + Virginia Coast Reserve
Selvedge Brewing + Clinch Valley
Upweller Beer Co + Pinelands
Sojourn Fermentory + Stream and Wetland Mitigation
Guest Breweries:
Blindhouse Beer
Brainstorm Brewhouse
Heliotrope Beer
Mieza Blendery
Quattro Goombas Brewery
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Oysters: Steamboat Wharf Oyster Company
Coffee: Batteaux Coffee Co.
Live Music: Tristan Dougherty 11:30am- 2:30pm
We can’t wait to spend the day with you celebrating the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Art by @jessicabattistaart
Prost, Richmond! Triple Crossing Beer returns this year to bring the world’s most famous beer festival to RVA — Oktoberfest. We’ve typically planned a Fall Fest, but last year, we hosted our very first Oktoberfest exclusively at our Fulton location. Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12–5 PM as we celebrate Oktoberfest — Richmond-style — just one week after the 191st festival kicks off in Munich.
This year’s festivities will transform our Fulton taproom and outdoor space into the ultimate Bavarian playground around. Admission is FREE, with more beers to explore, festive music from The Sauerkrauts, German food specials and Steinholding Competition. Bring the whole family for a day of authentic food (and pizzas), amazing Triple Crossing beers, live music and a whole lotta fun.
🍂 Oktoberfest season is here! 🍂
Join us Saturday, September 12 | 12–10 PM for a full day of German beer, good food, and all the Oktoberfest traditions.
The big question:
🍺 Festbier or Märzen?
Lucky for you… we’re pouring both. 🍻
Grab your favorite stein for BYO Stein Fills,
try your lager with a little Beer Poking,
prove your strength in our Stein Holding Competition.
We’ll have our classics like pretzels 🥨 and hot dogs 🌭 , + our friends from @ohsandwiches are bringing a special Oktoberfest menu made for pairing with every pour.
Not drinking? No problem.
Sip on our Oktoberfest NA or a Pumpkin Hard Cider and join the celebration.
🍻 Bring your crew. Wear the lederhosen (optional, but encouraged). Practice your “PROST!”
See you September 12!
