Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Virginia Beach

Prost, fellow Virginians! 

Are you ready to celebrate the lively and exciting festival of Oktoberfest? If yes, get your German on, and prep up to enjoy live music, dancing, delicious food (including pretzels and schnitzel), and of course, booze. This event is family-friendly, so you can even bring the kids out for some fun.

This year, you can look forward to over two weeks of merriment — with hundreds of events, festivals, and attractions all over Virginia Beach!

Here is a short guide to finding great places in Virginia Beach to celebrate Oktoberfest.

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Maker's Craft Brewery

Breweries & Distilleries $$

735 East 23rd Street, Norfolk VA, 23504

Maker's Craft Brewery is bringing back the Oktoberfest celebration in Virginia Beach with Oktoberfest special German cuisine, beer, music, contests, and prizes.
The festivities will begin at noon on 23rd September and last till 9 PM on 25th September. The event will also feature specialty Oktoberfest beer, Festbier, from Maker's Craft Brewery.
Enjoy a full day of fun and activities with your friends and family.

Norfolk

Ballyhoos

Restaurant

2865 Lynnhaven Drive Suite D3, Virginia Beach VA, 23451

On Saturday, October 5th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Ballyhoos is celebrating the largest Bier festival in the world and celebrating tastings all weekend! You can get the tickets for only $20.
The ticket will include 5+ breweries tasting, a German-style buffet, and two seasonal beers. DJ Joe Fu will be playing to entertain you!

Virginia Beach

The Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Breweries & Distilleries $

1901 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk VA, 23503

The Bold Mariner is coming up with their first annual Oktoberfest party - Ovtoberfest - on 1st October. They will serve Oktoberfest Festbier, guest tap Festbier, Bar-q bratwurst, and other German-style festive food.
Enjoy your whole day with back-to-back lives music performances from Miles from Mosquito Cabera, Bryan Dunn, and Jag Duo from plastic Eddie.

Norfolk

Second Street American Bistro Newport News

Restaurant $

115 Arthur Way, Newport News VA, 23602

On Sunday, 2nd October, Second Street American Bistro will host a special Oktoberfest celebration.
Join them for an evening of German beer and food pairings from 2nd Street’s very own Chef Chris. In addition to an amazing meal, you can enjoy chilled beers from the well-known Virginia Beer Co.
Visit them and celebrate Oktoberfest in style with beer, brats, and more!

Newport News

Wasserhund Brewing Company

Breweries & Distilleries $

1805 Laskin Rd, Ste 102, Virginia Beach VA, 23454

Wasserhund Brewing Company, meaning "water dog" in German, was born from a love of the beach, dogs, and German beer. We aspire to bring the German beer...

Virginia Beach