Prost! Vienna Oktoberfest To Return After 2022 Cancellation

VIENNA, VA — Get out your dirndl and lederhosen, because Vienna Oktoberfest will return in 2023 with its largest festival yet.

Vienna Oktoberfest had been cancelled in 2022 due to Hurricane Ian remnants causing safety concerns. Assuming no hurricanes will spoil this year's plans, the event will happen this year on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along historic Church Street.

The event hosted by the Vienna Business Association and the Town of Vienna typically has tens of thousands of attendees. In 2023, the event will grow with more vendors and more food along with music and entertainment, children's activities, and local beer and wine. Admission is free, although there is a cost to purchase food and drinks.

In true Oktoberfest fashion, a highlight of the event is the beer and wine garden featuring Caboose Brewing Company, Hawk and Griffin, Norm’s Beer and Wine and Vienna Vintner. Beer and multinational food will be available on Mill Street.

Attendees can stay entertained with live performances on the Main Stage, Kid's Stage and Acoustic Stage. There will be children's activities, inflatables, games and entertainment on the Town Green along with a Business Expo Showcase, Vendor Marktplatz and Artisan Market.

Proceeds from Vienna Oktoberfest benefit the Vienna Business Association Foundation, which supports charitable organizations in the greater Vienna area.

Volunteers are needed to help with running the event. Volunteers who work five or more hours will receive a meal voucher.

Vienna Oktoberfest attendees are encouraged to use the town's public parking options. There will also be a shuttle serving Vienna Metro North and Madison High School (door 11) between 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The festival drop-off location is Ayr Hill Avenue NE and Dominion Road NE.