PRESS RELEASE
17 and 18 OCTOBER 2025
Dear Oktoberfest Friends,
It is our pleasure to announce that the 55th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest will be heading back to the Old Dominion Building at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222.
Other exciting news is that we have lowered the entrance fee this year to only $10 per person (16 years old and older.)
The Oktoberfest will be held on:
Friday October 17th, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
and
Saturday October 18th, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
We guarantee a fun experience like last year!
Lively Entertainment:
- “Die Lustigen Almdudler” – one of the Best German Party Bands.
- 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 styles, Pilsners, Lagers, Hefe–Weisse, Märzens, Dunkels and non-alcoholic beers.
- German wines for your enjoyment.
- Pepsi branded soft drinks, water, and coffee.
Delicious food:
- Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst (with all sausages hand-crafted by Usinger’s of Wisconsin), roast pork, and broiled chicken. Side dishes to include Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and Red Cabbage.
- Our snack bar will have freshly made German potato pancakes, a variety of filled pretzels, hot dogs, french fries and more!
Cakes and Pastries:
- The bakery, by Reinecker’s Bakery of Macedonia, Ohio, will offer a large selection of German tortes, pastries, and breads.
Program:
- Party music for dancing and your listening enjoyment.
- Kinder Korner with games and activities to entertain the children.
- Several outstanding door prizes.
- The ever so popular “Bier Stein” Hoisting Contest for men and women with each winner receiving a 3-liter Oktoberfest Beer Stein.
- Souvenir stands featuring a wide selection of Oktoberfest-related gifts.
- Many other vendors offering a variety of interesting merchandise.
Entrance Fees:
- NEW low, low price – ALL tickets are just $10 each for a one day ticket. Both days are only $15 each! All guests over 15 years old require a ticket for entrance.
Lodging:
- For those of you who plan to stay overnight, we will be partnering with a few hotels near the complex. Check back on the Oktoberfest website for details as the date gets closer.
Brad Ewald
President
Alex Raring
Vice President
Oktoberfest of Richmond, Inc.
Event Posters (PDF)