55th Annual Richmond Oktoberfest

Schedule

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm

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Location

600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222-2207, United States | Richmond, VA

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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 for 16 years old and older. Under 16 is free.
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
Expect:
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.
Cold 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.
Also 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!
Awesome 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:
Rollback alert! ALL one-day tickets are just $10 for a great facility and entertainment. Or buy both days for just $15. 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. Please check on the Oktoberfest website or here on FB for details.
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600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222-2207, United States

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