Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Church, Dominion, Mill & Town Green · Vienna, VA
Live Music. Local Beer. Great Food. All on Historic Church Street.
Proceeds Support Our Local Charities.
Free Admission.
Caboose Brewing • Vienna Vintner • Norms Beer & Wine.
Note: We cannot accept Digital IDs. Physical IDs are required.
Three stages of live music — one just for kids.
Bring your polka shoes and practice your lambada.
Traditional German fare to local favorites — eat your way around the world without leaving Vienna.
🍽️ Full Food Vendor List →A Kids Zone inside a Beer Garden — how cool is that! Kids run and play, you relax, all for free.
🎉 Kid Zone Activities →Locate a food or non-food Vendor or Sponsor across all areas of the festival. Find by name or by area.
📍 Find a Vendor or Sponsor →The best businesses and organizations sponsor Vienna Oktoberfest — thank you for bringing our community together!
🌟 Meet Our Sponsors →Running from Vienna Metro, James Madison High School, and the W&OD Trail — 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
🚌 Shuttle Details →Three can't-miss moments on Saturday, October 3. All take place at the Main Stage Beer Garden, so grab a stein and claim your spot early.
Be there when Vienna Oktoberfest officially opens! Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert swears in 2026 Burgermeister Ike Butler, who then taps the first keg of the day. Raise a glass for the traditional toast that kicks off the festivities.
Think you’ve got the grip? Hold a beer stein straight out in front of you, arm locked and parallel to the ground, for as long as you can. No bent elbows, no dipping, no excuses. The crowd cheers, the arms start shaking, and the last stein standing wins. It’s harder than it looks!
Time to show off your finest Oktoberfest attire! These awards celebrate the best in authentic Oktoberfest apparel, from embroidered lederhosen and suspenders to dirndls and feathered Alpine hats. Dress to impress and you could be crowned the festival’s best dressed.
These local businesses and organizations make Vienna Oktoberfest possible.
Vienna's craft beer festival experience — local breweries, seasonal pours, and wine. Every sip supports local charities. Drink up — it's for a good cause. Prost! Note: We cannot accept Digital IDs. Physical IDs are required.
Vienna's biggest day needs Vienna's best businesses. Whether you're a food vendor, artisan, or local brand — come be part of one of Northern Virginia's most beloved fall festivals, with 30,000 of your neighbors.
Secure your spot at the 2026 festival. Food and non-food vendor applications available now through the Vienna Business Association. Interested in sponsorship? Contact us directly.
Historic Church Street is home to dozens of local shops, restaurants, and services worth exploring.
These organizations bring their time, energy, and heart to make Oktoberfest happen.
Historic Church Street
131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA 22180
Church, Dominion, Mill & Town Green
Running 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Plan your day with the official festival map. Click either image to zoom in for a closer look.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Historic Church Street and the Town Green. It's the top Vienna VA event this October — and one of the best things to do in Vienna VA in October 2026.
Historic Church Street and the Town Green — GPS: 131 Church St NE, Vienna, VA 22180. The festival spans Church St, Dominion Rd, Mill St, and the Town Green.
Admission is completely free for adults and children of all ages — making it one of the best free festivals in Virginia and a top kids festival in Fairfax County. Just bring spending money for beer, wine, food, and vendors!
Beer & wine is $8 per drink ticket, or 4 tickets for $30. Food prices vary by vendor.
We cannot accept digital IDs. Physical IDs are required for anyone purchasing beer or wine.
No rain date — the festival happens rain or shine. So come ready for a good time no matter what!
Yes! All kids' activities on the Town Green are free, as are many activities throughout the rest of the festival. Bring the whole family.
There are no festival-specific parking lots. We strongly encourage using the free shuttle or arriving by bike. View public lots →
Free shuttle runs 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM with pick-up and drop-off at:
We love your furry friends, but due to the size of the crowds we encourage you to leave them at home for this one.
Vienna Oktoberfest is presented by the Vienna Business Association (VBA) and the Town of Vienna — a true community celebration.
So much! Vienna Oktoberfest is Northern Virginia's premier free family festival and German beer festival experience. Highlights include:
All over Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Vienna Oktoberfest draws from Fairfax County, Loudoun, Arlington, and the broader DC area — making it one of the top fall festivals in the NoVA region and the go-to DC area Oktoberfest and Maryland-Virginia Oktoberfest destination, with 30,000 attendees.
Questions about the festival? Interested in sponsoring or volunteering? We'd love to hear from you.