Your Guide to Richmond’s 2026 Oktoberfests
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Celebrate the fall season with friends and family at one of Richmond's many Oktoberfest celebrations! These German-style festivals are the perf way to enjoy the crisp autumn air in a fun, outdoor setting right here in our area — no need to travel to Munich.
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A couple shindigs in partic that caught our eyes
St. Benedict Oktoberfest
The St. Benedict Oktoberfest in Richmond’s Museum District offers a lively celebration of German culture with authentic food, drinks, music, and entertainment (and it’s one of our favorites). Enjoy German and local brews, traditional cuisine, a Christkindlmarkt, and activities for all ages.
Location: 300 N Sheppard St (Museum District)
Cost: Free admission
Dates & times: Friday, September 18 | 4 - 11 pm; Saturday, September 19, 11 am - 11 pm | Sunday, September 20, 12 - 6 pm (rain or shine)
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Maymont Bier-Garden
Wear lederhosen, a dirndl, or just come as you are, and toast to fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont. This two-day German-style festival brings the spirit of the world’s largest folk festival to Richmond, where revelers of all ages can enjoy lively music, German folk dancers, yard games, and an authentic Marketplatz featuring local vendors with artisanal treats and gifts. But that’s not all: There’s also a Kinderzone with crafts, games, entertainment, and more for the kiddos, and DJ BearBonez will spin festival tunes all aft, alongside performances by juggler Jonathan Austin, the Hirschjager dancers, and Fritz’s Polka Band. Plus, don’t miss the dachshund costume contest and parade, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation.
BTW: Bier-Garden admission also includes entry to the Robins Nature Center from 11:30 am to 5 pm, offering you and your group an opp to explore and learn about other parts of Maymont’s expansive grounds — in between bites of Bavarian pretzel, ofc.
Location: 1700 Hampton St (Maymont)
Cost: $6+; get tickets here
Dates & time: Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27 | 11:30 am - 7 pm
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