Oktoberfest at The Wharf
District Pier at The Wharf · Washington, DC
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| SatOct 3 | 2 PM–6 PM |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Free with paid optionsFree for spectators; Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash race entry fees are paid and benefit Rural Dog Rescue.
- Organized by
- The Wharf DC
- Stein hoisting
- Dachshund races
- Dog friendly
- Costume contest
The Wharf's waterfront district on the Washington Channel hosts a free afternoon Oktoberfest on District Pier, built around the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash - a dachshund race now in its fourteenth running whose entry fees benefit Rural Dog Rescue. Alongside the racing there is a stein hoisting championship, a best-dressed contest and an adoptable dog parade. It is a spectator-free, dog-centered take on Oktoberfest rather than a ticketed beer festival.
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Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from wharfdc.com