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Oktoberfest is a world-renowned Bavarian folk festival, which is held annually in Munich and attracts more than six million people from around the world in search of German beer, music, and food. We’re bringing you an authentic taste of the legendary festivities, curated with the German-American Heritage Foundation and the German Embassy.
Your ticket includes:
A complimentary beer for attendees 21+ (need ID to claim)
Access to the Bavarian market featuring an authentic selection of beer, food, & goods
Traditional cultural music and dance performances
Oktoberfest games & entertainment curated with the German embassy and led by DC Fray
Yes! While we do not have child-specific activities or entertainment, there are a variety of things for all ages to enjoy, such as performances, traditional games, delicious food, and nonalcoholic beverages.
Service animals may attend. Other pets are not permitted at the event.
One free beverage is included with your ticket. Attendees 21+ may claim a free beer, and attendees under 21 may claim a free nonalcoholic beverage.
Infants or children under 2 are free. All other attendees must have a ticket.
There is limited street parking near the event. We encourage attendees to take the metro (McPherson Square is less than one block away!), use a ride share app, other public transportation. If you wish to drive, we recommend that you identify a nearby parking garage ahead of the event.
McPherson Square is the nearest stop (less than a block away from Franklin Park) for gray, blue, and orange lines. For the red line, Metro Center is the nearest stop (0.3 miles). For yellow and green lines, Gallery Pl-Chinatown is the closest stop (0.5 miles)
We have curated a selection of beers with the German Embassy and German American Heritage Foundation inspired by what you would find at the Munich Oktoberfest. The selection includes: Allgäuer Büble Festbier, Allgäuer Büble Edelwiessebier, Atlas Brewworks Hefeweizen, DC Brau Oktoberfest (Märzen), Sam Adams Oktoberfest (Märzen), and Warsteiner Dunkel
Yes, non-beer drinkers and those under 21 can get a complimentary nonalcoholic beverage instead.
Bags are permitted inside the event, and may be checked upon entrance
This is event is sold out! No more tickets will be available for sale at the door.