Frederick's Oktoberfest
Frederick Fairgrounds · Frederick, MD
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriOct 2 | 6 PM–10 PM21+ only |
| SatOct 3 | 11 AM–10 PMAll ages; Kids' Zone closes at 18:00; Volksmarch 5km/10km walk |
Location
Details
- Admission
- PaidTicketed; prices are not listed on the festival's own pages.
- Organized by
- Rotary Club of Carroll Creek and Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County
- Live music
- German food
- Kids activities
- Fun run
Frederick's Oktoberfest is a two-day Rotary-run charity festival at the Frederick Fairgrounds, reaching its twenty-fifth year in 2026. Mostly under tents, it serves German food, seasonal beer and German wine with live music and dancing across both days. Friday evening is a 21-and-over session, while Saturday opens to all ages with a Kids' Zone and a Volksmarch walk, and the festival has raised more than $1.3 million for Frederick County causes to date.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from frederickoktoberfest.org