Prost! Framingham Oktoberfest Celebration Is Back For 2022

FRAMINGHAM, MA — For beer drinkers, the most wonderful time of the year comes a few months earlier than the December holidays.

Oktoberfest is upon us and, this weekend in Framingham, beer drinkers, humongous pretzel-enjoyers and everyone in between will flock to downtown for the city's 2022 event.

Framingham will host its Downtown Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Downtown Framingham Common. Here's what you need to know about beer, weather and everything else:

Beer

Jack's Abby and Exhibit A Brewing will showcase their seasonal and traditional products at a beer garden in front of Framingham Station Steakhouse, 417 Waverly St. Admission to the beer garden is $10 at the door, and includes two drink tickets.

Music

Live music will be performed throughout the day at the Downtown Common. Here's the line-up and set times:

• 1:00-2:00: The Drum Nomads
• 2:00-3:00: Specific Gravity
• 3:00: Halloween Costume Contest Winner Announced
• 3:00-4:00: Verdegree
• 4:00-5:00: Sunset Studios

Artisan Market

You didn't think Framingham's Oktoberfest was all about food and drink, did you? Local vendors will also be on hand for a Saturday artisan market at the Downtown Common. Here's a list of vendors:

• Chic D’Afrique
• Clarke’s Cakes & Cookies
• Cindy Lutch
• Amy Weader
• Sonia’s Creations
• Viva’s Flower Shop
• Tasty Harvests Kitchen Gardens
• Mauricio Perea Art Gallery
• Samela St. Pierre Art Gallery
• Patrick St. Pierre Art Gallery
• Framingham Makerspace
• Jewelinga Designs

Weather

Saturday's forecast from the National Weather Service calls for a sunny, brisk day. Sound like fall? Here's the forecast:

• Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 7 mph.