Oktoberfest comes to Frederick with the cold. The beer halls handle the loud nights with live music, giant steins and dancing, and lederhosen stay optional. The communal tables carry the quiet ones, bratwurst and pretzels arriving steadily with a band playing somewhere in the corner. Or a good beer with friends and an early night home. Explore Oktoberfest 2026 events and parties around Frederick, compare the dates, and book your tickets before they sell out.
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On nowMost popularSat, Oct 3Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
Join the party and catch the Oktoberfest fever! German food, beer, wine, music, dancing, and fun! Raise your stein and get into the Oktoberfest rhythm! Here is a link for more information and tickets
On nowBest for a dateSat, Oct 3Steinhardt Brewing Company
LAGERS & LEDERHOSEN – SAVE THE DATE! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Steinhardt Brewing Company is throwing its very first Oktoberfest bash, and you’re officially invited to don your dirndl, hike up those lederhosen, and prost the night away. LOCATION: Steinha
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Das Boot glassThe boot-shaped party glassShop on Amazon 
Hammerschlagen gameA stump, nails, a hammer: first nail flush winsShop on Amazon 
Bavarian flagBlue-and-white diamonds for the yardShop on Amazon 
Pretzel saltCoarse salt for homemade BreznShop on Amazon 
Baby lederhosenFor the smallest guestShop on Amazon 
Hot-dog dog costumeFor the dachshund racesShop on Amazon Nearby
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Sat, Oct 10Maryland State Fairgrounds, Lutherville-Timonium
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Sun, Oct 11Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States
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Oktoberfest events in Frederick run from Oct 3 to Oct 3, 2026: 2 events.
Yes: 2 events are on for Oct 3 – Oct 4, including Frederick's Oktoberfest 2026 at Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA and Save the Date!!: LAGERS & LEDERHOSEN @ Steinhardt Brewery at Steinhardt Brewing Company. Another 5 events are on nearby.
Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach of Frederick, in Washington, Mount Airy, Front Royal and Lutherville-Timonium and more. The soonest is 11th Annual Oktoberfest in Washington, on Sat, Oct 3.
At 2 venues, including Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA and Steinhardt Brewing Company.
Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 15.
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