Prost!!! That’s what you’ll find yourself saying over and over again in the coming weeks if you plan on attending one of the many Oktoberfest celebrations happening throughout the area.

By Lynn Norusis

While this is not a comprehensive list, here are some Oktoberfests we think you should check out:

Close By Oktoberfests

Middleburg Oktoberfest
Sept. 17
Two biergartens, traditional German food, live music, festival games and an Art Fair. Local beer, wine, cider, and traditional Oktoberfest foods will be available for purchase from local vendors.

Oktoberfest at The Boro
Sept. 17
A Polka concert, drinks and games in Boro Park. Glitter tattoos, pretzel necklace making, and photo ops for everyone.

Farm Brew Live
Sept. 23
Live music, authentic German fare, arts and crafts vendors, moon bounces, and more.

Lovettsville Oktoberfest
Sept. 23-24
Live music by The Reflex, food, beer, vendors and races.

Vienna Oktoberfest
Oct. 1
Live entertainment on three stages including a main stage for music. Family friendly games and children’s activities.

Reston Oktoberfest
Oct. 8
Food, wine, beer, live entertainments, and the Reston Pumpkin 5K.

Wunder Garden 8th Annual Oktoberfest
Sept. 16 – Oct. 9
German cuisine, live bands, Bavarian games, DJ parties, and beer.

Local Brewery Oktoberfests

A Bit of a Drive Oktoberfests

Bavarian Inn
Sept. 18
Featuring German food, band and dancers, and of course beer and wine from on-site Bavarian Brother’s Brewing. Vendors and children’s activities too.

Old Town Winchester
Sept. 23
Featuring breweries from all over Virginia.