SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
On April 19th and 20th, Jamestown celebrated the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Germans in 1608!
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE, including a little history behind Johannes Fleischer, MD, the first German in Jamestown!
The Annual Richmond Oktoberfest is the largest German / American Oktoberfest festival in the state of Virginia, playing host to nearly 5,000 people over the two day indoor event. This event is a sample of German Bavarian culture at its best. It's for the whole family to enjoy. Don't have a babysitter? Don't worry. Children up to a certain age are admitted for free (visit the Facts page for specific age requirements). The Chicken dance is and always has been a favorite of the kids (young and old).
At the Richmond Oktoberfest, in the heated / air conditioned building you will find the entire exhibition hall decorated in traditional German flare. The Hall is filled with long running tables adorned with white table cloth coverings with chairs running along both sides, a band stage and large dance floor at the center of attention, and decorated Alpine Chalet booths offering a variety of German Foods including:
Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Broiled Chicken, Pork Roast & Sauerkraut, Breads & Pastries, Warm, Pretzels, Potato Pancakes, German and American beer and wine, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Bottled Water, Souvenir merchandise, and much more...
Please take a look at the official Oktoberfest Flyer and the official Oktoberfest Poster.