Richmond Oktoberfest

54th Oktoberfest Press Release

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Dear Oktoberfest Friends,

After a rousing success at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell it is our pleasure to announce that the 54th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest will again be held in the Farm Bureau Center at the Meadow Event Park, in Doswell, Virginia.

The Oktoberfest will be held on:

Friday the 18th of October, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
 and
 Saturday the 19thof October, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Like the experience from last year, you can expect:
Great Entertainment:

  • “Die Lustigen Almdudler” – one of the Best German Party Bands.
  • Local Brass Band – the ACCA Sauerkraut Band.
  • Bavarian Dancers – The Hirschjaeger Bavarian Dancers.
  • Beer Garden Music – Dan Smith will entertain you in the Biergarten.

Drinks:

  • A variety of German beer from three of the best-known German breweries: Warsteiner, Paulaner and Bitburger. (including Oktoberfest style, Pilsners, Lagers, Hefe – Weisse, Marzens, Dunkels and non-alcoholic beers.
  • German wines for your enjoyment.
  • Pepsi branded soft drinks, water, and coffee.

Great food:

  • Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst (with all sausages produced by Usinger’s of Wisconsin), roast pork, and broiled chicken. Side dishes include Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and Red Cabbage.
  • Our snack bar will have freshly made German potato pancakes, all sorts of filled pretzels, hot dogs and more!

Cakes and Pastries:

  • The bakery, by Reinecker’s Bakery of Macedonia, Ohio, will have a large selection of German tortes, pastries, and breads.

Program:

  • Great Party Music for dancing and your listening enjoyment.
  • Kinder Korner with games and fun to keep the children entertained.
  • Several outstanding door-prizes
  • The ever so popular “Bier Stein” Hoisting Contest for men and women. The winners receive three-liter Oktoberfest Beer Steins.
  • Souvenir stands where you can find a large selection of Oktoberfest related gifts.
  • Many other vendors that offer a variety of interesting merchandise.

Entrance Fees:

  • Advance Ticket Sale: August and September – $15.00.
  • Regular Ticket Sale: All of October and at the Door – $18.00

Senior Citizens 65 and older, Armed Service Members, and college students $15.00.

All others $18.00.

Children 15 and younger enter for free.

Lodging:

  • For those of you who plan to stay overnight we have partnered with the following hotels. All of them are close to the Meadow Event Park and the links can be found on the Richmond Oktoberfest website.  
  • An RV campground with full hookups is available as well. Please see the Meadow Event Park web site on how you can make reservations.
     

Brad Ewald
President

Anne Boraas
Vice President

Oktoberfest of Richmond, Inc.

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