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Oktoberfests, Beer Festivals Coming To Northern Virginia This Month: 2026 Guide
From traditional Oktoberfests to a craft beer bash, Northern Virginia offers several opportunities to raise a stein this October.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA — Oktoberfest season isn't over yet. Several celebrations are planned across Northern Virginia in October, bringing German beer and food, stein-holding contests, live music and other fall festivities.
Here are some of the events happening around the region this month.
Vienna Oktoberfest — Oct. 3
Where: Historic Church Street and Town Green, Vienna
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
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One of the region's larger Oktoberfest celebrations returns to downtown Vienna with a beer and wine garden, food and three stages of entertainment.
Highlights include:
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- Beer from Caboose Brewing and other selections
- German and international food
- Live music on three stages
- Artisan and vendor market
- Children's activities
- Free shuttle service
A physical ID is required to purchase alcohol; digital IDs won't be accepted.
Oktoberfest At Astro Beer Hall — Oct. 3
Where: Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 5 to 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
- Port City beer
- Stein-holding contest
- Music and giveaways
- Beer-and-pretzel specials
- 10% discount for guests wearing lederhosen or dirndls
Oktoberfest At Westover Market — Oct. 3
Where: Westover Market Beer Garden, Arlington
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Westover Market's outdoor beer garden is among the Arlington establishments closing out Oktoberfest season Saturday.
Oktoberfest At Surreal — Oct. 3
Where: Surreal, Crystal City
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Surreal in Crystal City is also holding an Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, one of several Arlington-area events extending into the first weekend of October.
Alexandria Bier Garden Oktoberfest — Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10
Where: Alexandria Bier Garden, Old Town Alexandria
When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4; finale on Saturday, Oct. 10
Old Town's Alexandria Bier Garden is continuing its Oktoberfest weekends into October with German beer, large steins, traditional food and contests.
Expect:
- German beers and giant steins
- Pretzels, schnitzel and sausages
- Oktoberfest music
- Stein-holding contests
- Bier garden and rooftop seating
The Oct. 10 finale includes a stein-holding championship at 3 p.m. The restaurant is also holding Oktoberfest-themed karaoke nights Oct. 2 and 9 at 9 p.m.
ROCKtoberfest — Oct. 10
Where: Reston Town Center, Reston
When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 11 p.m.
Reston puts a rock-and-roll spin on the traditional beer festival with ROCKtoberfest, combining craft beer with an evening of live music.
This year's event features:
- Craft beer
- Sip & Stroll
- Live music
- A headlining performance by Vertical Horizon
Oktoberfest Market — Oct. 17
Where: Fairfax Corner, 4100 Monument Drive, Fairfax
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Fairfax Corner will host an Oktoberfest-themed artisan market featuring more than 40 vendors.
The event will include:
- Oktoberfest-inspired food and drinks
- Live music
- More than 40 vendors
- Fall shopping and artisan goods
Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival — Oct. 17
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 6 p.m.
For anyone who thinks Oktoberfest needs more chainmail, this celebration blends German-style festivities with a Renaissance festival. Visit Fairfax lists the event among the county's October celebrations.
The afternoon is expected to feature:
- Beer
- Food
- Live performances
- Costumes
- Family-friendly activities
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