Oktoberfests 2009 in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia

A few communities in the Washington, DC area hold Oktoberfests, a local version of the famous fall festival held each year in Munich, Germany. The Oktoberfest is a family fun event focused on German beer, food, music and dancing. Here is the schedule of Oktoberfests in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Oktoberfest at Fort Meade
September 23 - 27, 2009. Fort Meade Pavilion, Llewellyn Ave. Fort Meade, Maryland. Celebrate the German Harvest with a carnival and midway, culinary demonstrations, German and international food, travel bureau, live German bands, and more. Admission is free.

Blob's Park Oktoberfest
Saturdays and Sundays, September 19 - October 24, 2009. 8024 Max Blob's Park Rd. Jessup, Maryland. Known for America's first Oktoberfest! Band starts at 7 pm. Great family fun with good food and friends. $10 admission.

Das Best Oktoberfest at National Harbor
September 26, 2009, noon to 8 p.m. The outdoor festival will include over 100 unique beers, German wines and schnapps, German foods and other festival goodies, Oompah bands, live music, contests and much more. Admission: $25, Children ages 12 and under are free.

Cap-City Bartoberfest - Chinatown Bar Tour
September 26, 2009, 1-9 p.m. After 18 years in Midtown, the infamous Cap-City Bar Tour is moving to Chinatown. Enjoy German beer, food specials and a free souvenir koozie to the first 300 people. Bratwurst eating contest and prizes.

Lovettsville's Oktoberfest
September 25-27, 2009. In celebration of the town's German heritage, the community in Loudoun County, Virginia celebrates Oktoberfest with food, crafts, and entertainment.

Frederick Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2009, Saturday: noon – 10 p.m., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.
Frederick Fairgrounds, East Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland.
Huge Oktoberfest with live music, kid's games, German foods, Biergarten and family fun. Admission: $5, Children ages 11 and under are free.

Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest
October 1-4, 2009. Located off of Rt. 1 in Fairfax County, Virginia, The annual festival, open to the general public, includes authentic German food and beer, carnival rides, live entertainment, kids activities and more.

Germantown Oktoberfest
October 3, 2009, 11 a.m. to dark.
Ridge Road Park, Germantown, Maryland
The festival includes live music, kid's games, German foods, Biergarten and family fun.

Oktoberfest at Capitol City Brewing Company
October 3, 2009, 12-7 p.m.
Shirlington Village, Arlington, Virginia
Sample more than 60 beers and a variety of foods, while enjoying lively German entertainment. Admission: $25. New this year, Shirlington library will host kid’s events.

Oktoberfest at Henderson Hall
October 3, 2009, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 pm. The event features authentic German food and beverages, family-friendly activities and contests, music, beer and wine tastings and more. It is free and open to all Department of Defense ID card holders and their guests.

Oktoberfest Reston
October 9-11, 2009, 3-11 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, Virginia. Sample the best in fall brews and traditional Oktoberfest fare provided by some of Reston's finest eateries. Live entertainment.

Neighborhood Restaurant Group Oktobeerfest Celebration
October 10, 2009, 12–6 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, October 17) Rustico, 827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, Virginia. NRG is partnering with DC Central Kitchen to host a block party featuring fall foods, such as grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, and hand-made pretzels, prepared by each of NRG’s restaurants, including Rustico, Vermilion, Tallula, Evening Star Cafe, EatBar, Buzz and the latest NRG establishments Birch & Barley and Columbia Firehouse. The event will also feature 26 different seasonal beers on draught and live music throughout the day.

Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
October 11, 2009, noon – 4 p.m.
Kentlands Village Green, Gaithersburg, Maryland
The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Citizens Assembly sponsor this family friendly Oktoberfest featuring Bavarian music, dance, food, crafts, pony rides, moonbounces, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more.