10th Annual Oktoberfest at Wunder Garten

Oktoberfest at Wunder Garten | September 19 – October 12
Brought to you by Spaten Lager in the heart of DC’s vibrant NoMa neighborhood

Get ready for four weeks of unforgettable fun! Wunder Garten transforms into a lively Oktoberfest celebration, blending classic German traditions with DC’s best local entertainment, food, and brews.

Highlights include:

• September 19: Kick off with the Tapping of the Keg alongside city officials and special dignitaries.
• Fridays & Saturdays: Test your strength with our Stein Holding contests, featuring prizes and plenty of cheers.
• September 21: Celebrate Pawtoberfest, enjoy a local creator’s market, and shop unique finds.
• Every Saturday: Local bands light up the stage with the best of DC’s music scene.
• September 28: A special fundraising event for the DC Rape Crisis Center—good times for a great cause.
• Throughout Oktoberfest: Dive into themed parties—from foam parties and mechanical bull riding to burlesque and fire dancing, there’s something for everyone.
• October 3: Don’t miss the Taylor Swift album release party—sing, dance, and celebrate the moment with fellow fans.

Indulge in authentic German bites, enjoy Spaten Lager and local craft beers, and experience the festive Oktoberfest spirit that only Wunder Garten can deliver.

Come for the beer, stay for the fun—Oktoberfest at Wunder Garten is DC’s ultimate fall celebration!

OKTOBERFEST – WEEK 1

Friday, Sept. 19

Wunder Garten’s 10th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Kickoff

· The Steins Happy Hour – (4-7PM)

· Lost Lederhosen Oompa Band (4-7PM)

· Elizabethany broadcasting live on Hot 99.5

· Official Tapping of the Keg Ceremony with special guest Marua Brophy, President & CEO of the NoMa BID and Elizabethany of Hot 99.5 (5-5:30PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6-7:30PM)

· Official Oktoberfest Kickoff Party: The Bavarian Ball (DJ F04) (8PM-1AM)

Saturday, Sept. 20

· Band: Tim Cyphers Duo (2-3PM)

· Band: Chasing Autumn (3-5PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6PM-7:30PM)

· Saturday Sessions: Sausages & Steins w/DJ DJ (8PM-1AM)

Sunday, Sept. 21

· Craft & Kegs Creator Market by Popup Gallery (2-6PM)

· Paw-toberfest w/City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue (2-4PM)

· Paw-toberfest Costume Contest (3:30-4PM)

o Moderated by City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue

· Afternoon Chill w/TBD (5-7PM)

OKTOBERFEST – WEEK 2

Thursday, Sept. 25

· The Embassy of Germany Trivia Night Hosted by J Street Trivia (7-9PM)

Friday, Sept. 26

· The Steins Happy Hour – 4-7PM

· Lost Lederhosen Oompa Band (4-7PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6-7:30PM

· Dirndl & Lederhosen Party: The Bavarian Ball (DJ F04) (8PM-1AM)

Saturday, Sept. 27

· Band: TBA (2-5PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6PM-7:30PM)

· Saturday Sessions: Bulls, Sausages & Brewskis (8PM-1AM) featuring mechanical bull rides and a bull riding contest.

o Special Note: Mechanical Bull

o Open Bull Rides (7-9PM | 10-11PM)

o Bull Riding Contest (9-10PM)

Sunday, Sept. 28

“Brews for a Cause” - Supporting the DC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) in Partnership with DC Beer

· Brewery Spotlight – Local Beer Brewers tastings (12-4PM) (Coordinated by DC Beer)

· Special Guessts

· Bar-B-Que Vibes – by Caliburger (12-5PM)

· DJ Beats to set the Vibe (2-5PM)

· DCRCC Auction (4-5PM)

· Themed Cocktails

· Dunking Tank (2-5PM)

o Dunk a Friend [People can dunk their friends] (2-2PM | 4-5PM)

o Dunk an Influencer [People will pay to dunk and Influencer] (3-4PM)

OKTOBERFEST – WEEK 3

Thursday, Oct. 2

PRIDEtoberfest

*October is LGBTQ History Month

*Benefiting the Wanda Alston Foundation - Providing housing, support services, and pathways to economic mobility for at-risk & homeless LGBTQ+ youth in the Nation’s Capital.

· Colors Creators Market (6-9PM)

· Band: Moon Landing (6-8PM)

· DJ Alvamp (8PM-Close)

· Eva Mystique/Fire Dancer (9PM)

· Comments by Cesar Toledo, Dir. of the Wanda Alston Foundation and Japer Bowels Director of the Mayor’s Office on LGBTQ Affairs (10PM)

· Evry Pleasure/Drag Performance

· It’s a Wrap! (12AM)

Friday, Oct. 3

· A Very Taylor Happy Hour (4-7PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6-7:30PM)

o MC: TBD

· Swiftoberfest: Showgirls “A Taylor Swift Album Release Party” (DJ F04) (8PM-1AM)

Saturday, Oct. 4

· Band: Lovable Idiots (2-5PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6PM-7:30PM)

· Saturday Sessions: Blazing Burlesque & Brews w/DJ Kattco (8PM-1AM)

· Eva Mystique & Hot Girl Fire Squad Production – Show 1 (9PM)

· Eva Mystique & Hot Girl Fire Squad Production – Show 2 (10PM)

Sunday, Oct. 5

· Oktoberfest Keg Blowout All Day Happy Hour (All Day)

· Afternoon Chill (5-7PM)

OKTOBERFEST – WEEK 4

Friday, Oct. 10

· The Steins Happy Hour (4-7PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6-7:30PM)

o MC: TBD

· Hops & Hits (DJ DJ) (8PM-1AM)

Saturday, Oct. 11

· Band: Sidewalk Soul Trio (2-3PM)

· Steinholding Contest (6PM-7:30PM)

· Saturday Sessions: Official Oktoberfest Closing Dance Party DJ Hank (8PM-1AM)

Sunday, Oct. 12

· Craft & Kegs Creator Market by Popup Gallery (2-6PM)

· Oktoberfest Keg Blowout All Day Happy Hour (All Day)

· Afternoon Chill (5-7PM)

Note: Everyone is encouraged to dawn their Lederhosen and Dirndl for opportunities to win special prizes.