The 54th Oktoberfest is Friday, October 18 from 6PM to 11PM and Saturday from 3PM to 11PM. It is a short drive from Richmond or Fredericksburg to Meadow Event Park in Doswell (I-95 Exit 86, the Virginia Fairgrounds/Kings Dominion Exit) for the event. This is our second year at Meadow Event Park.
We have everything you have come to love about the Richmond Oktoberfest back this year. Entertainment is anchored by Die Lustign Almdudler with the ACCA Temple Sauerkraut Band with Dan Smith in the Biergarten. The SGTEV Hirschjäger Dancers will be doing their fantastic demonstrations of traditional German Folk Dances (you’ll not find better in Virginia.)
We also have our usual menu of German Sausages and sauerkraut. The world famous Reinecker’s Bakery is here (the cake alone is worth the trip). And yes, we have our usual selection of German Beer on draft, best enjoyed in a proper stiein.
While you are at the fest, we have activities for children and adults, including the crowd favorite Chicken Dance. You can show off your strength and endurance in the stein hoisting competition. Dance with your favorite person.
Oktoberfest Parades
The Kinder parade is Saturday at 4:00 PM. The parade for all is nightly at 7:30 PM. Line up for both 15 minutes beforehand near the Kinder Corner.
Stein Hoisting Competitions
The stein hoisting competition is at 9:30PM both nights. Please register by 9:00PM at the information booth. Cost is $5 cash or tickets.
Door Prizes
Sign up for the door prize drawings by filling out the back of your ticket stub and dropping in the brass drum at the information booth. You do not have to be present to win. Please make sure the information is accurate. Prizes are drawn and announced Saturday night.
- 3 Rugs from Erwin Franke World of Rugs
- A Kegerator from Capitol Ale House
- A Certificate for an Overnight Stay & Breakfast at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Ashland, VA
- A Certificate for an Overnight Stay & Breakfast at the Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Ashland, VA
- Restaurant Dining Certificate at the Cafe Rustika in Richmond
- 2 Hamilton Beach Appliances
- Gift Card for Meadows Farms Nurseries/The Great Big Greenhouse from Meadows Farms
- Tickets to the 2024 Fishing Expo provided by NCBoatShows
- Tickets to the 2024 RV Expo Virginia provided by Show Managers LLC
- Tickets to the 2024 RVA Home Show provided by Show Managers LLC
- Goodie Bag & Dinner for 2 at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
- Gift Certificate for Shaw Chiropractic Center
- 2 Wine & Dinner Gift Certificates at Carabba’s Itallian Restaurant
Box of Wurst
We are trying something new this year. We are raffling a case of wurst. One entry ticket is $5, 3 tickets are $12. Winners receive their choice of a case of bratwurst, knacktwurst, or weiswurst. Number of wursts per case varies.
Register at the Information Booth.
Handy Floor Map
Hard copies are available at the information booth.