The German traditions of Oktoberfest flourish in Virginia with lively local events filled with beer, food, and music.
Fredericksburg • 6 Bears & A Goat
Sept. 13: Kick off autumn and Oktoberfest season with a bang at Fredtoberfest. This fourth annual event features live music, authentic eats, games, local makers, and more. 6BGBrewingCo.com
Middleburg • South Madison & Federal Streets
Sept. 20: Oktoberfest is taking over the streets for a day full of festivities, including two beer gardens; traditional German food; Corgi races; local vendors like Lost Barrel Brewing and Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery; and more. MiddleburgVaOktoberfest.com
Blacksburg • Eastern Divide Brewing Co.
Sept. 26: Join this popular brewery for an Oktoberfest celebration and a special “Paint Your Own Stoneware Stein” workshop with Paint ‘n’ Fun Ceramics. EasternDivide.com
Afton • Blue Mountain Brewery
Sept. 26–Oct. 5: Celebrate Oktoberfest all week with the brewery’s specialty beer and food menu, along with other festivities like a German beer class, keg toss competition, and local sausage tasting. BlueMountainBrewery.com
Portsmouth • The Bier Garden
Oct. 4: From authentic family recipes of German cuisine to more than 400 beer options, the Bier Garden hosts an ultimate Oktoberfest experience. Break out your lederhosen and dirndls and hit the dance floor, then get ready to flex your muscles for the Strongman contest. BierGarden.com
Featured photo coutesy of Blue Mountain Brewery. This article originally appeared in the October 2025 issue.
