About this Event
Wunder Garten’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest
September 18 – October 11, 2026
Wunder Garten | 1101 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at Wunder Garten!
Wunder Garten’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest returns September 18 through October 11 with four weekends of Bavarian-inspired festivities, live music, DJs, steinholding competitions, markets, special events, themed celebrations, and plenty of opportunities to PROST!
From our ceremonial Tapping of the Keg to DOGtoberfest and PRIDEtoberfest, each weekend brings something different to the Garden.
General admission to Wunder Garten is FREE, with select classes and special experiences requiring separate tickets.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
🍺 Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg
🎺 Live Bands & Music
🏆 Steinholding Competitions
🎧 DJs & Dance Parties
🛍️ Oktoberfest Markets
🐶 DOGtoberfest
🏳️🌈 PRIDEtoberfest
🍸 Special Classes & Experiences
🏈 Sunday Football
🍻 Bavarian Happy Hours
SCHEDULE [*Subject to change]
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — OPENING NIGHT
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bavarian Happy Hour
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
National Cherry Blossom Brass Band
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🍺 Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg
Join us for the official kickoff to Wunder Garten’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest!
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ Marv
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Market
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Live Music with Chasing Autumn
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ Marv
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 — DOGTOBERFEST 🐾
Bring your four-legged Oktoberfest buddy to the Garden!
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday Football
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue Adoption Event
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dog-Friendly Vendor Activations
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
DMV Dog Grub Launch Party
3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
Dogtoberfest Costume Contest
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bavarian Happy Hour
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ Marv
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Market
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
DecaDance Day Party with DJ DJ
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Oyster Class
Special ticketed experience.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ Phil
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday Football
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bavarian Happy Hour
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ FO4
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 — PRIDETOBERFEST 🏳️🌈🍺
Oktoberfest gets a Pride twist for one of the biggest celebrations of the season.
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Market
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Colors Day Party with DJ Katco
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thirst & Paint
Special ticketed experience.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
Evening
Special Performances
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
PRIDEtoberfest DJ Party
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Queer Talk Market
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday Football
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bavarian Happy Hour
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Market
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music with Chasing Autumn
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oktoberfest Cocktail Class
Special ticketed experience.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Steinholding Competition
8:00 PM – Midnight
Oktoberfest DJ Party with DJ Marv
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 — CLOSING DAY
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday Football
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pop-Up Gallery Market
Come raise one final stein as we close out Wunder Garten’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest!
GENERAL ADMISSION
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Select classes, workshops, and special experiences are separately ticketed.
21+ to enter unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Valid government-issued ID required.
BOOK A CABANA
Make Oktoberfest even better with your own home base in the Garden. Reserve a Wunder Garten cabana for you and your crew and enjoy the festivities with a dedicated space to gather, drink, eat, and celebrate.
Cabana availability is limited during Oktoberfest weekends, so advance reservations are highly recommended. Visit https://WunderGartenDC.com to book your cabana.
LOCATION
Wunder Garten
1101 First St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Come for one event—or make Wunder Garten your Oktoberfest headquarters for all four weekends.
PROST! 🍻
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