City of Gaithersburg's 26th Annual Oktoberfest

Our neighbors at the Kentlands are hosting a day filled with food, fun, and music for all ages. The Oktoberfest festival will take place once again on the Village Green, the grounds of the mansion, Main Street, and Market Square.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family, Sunday, October 14, 2018, from noon to 5 p.m. and enjoy these special German-inspired activities…

Mansion Lawn: The Kentlands Mansion Lawn features musicians, local wine and foods, free horse-drawn wagon rides, vendors offering arts and crafts, activities and giveaways.

Main Street & Inspiration Lane: At the Main Street Pavilion you’ll find our new Tap & Taste beer area, musicians performing at the Main Street Stage, Sip & Paint activities, and yard games.

Market Square: In Market Square you’ll find musicians performing at the Market Square Stage, Pumpkin Painting, Inflatables, Rockwall, and Educational Crafts.

Village Green: A traditional Beer Garden, food vendors and the ever-popular performances of the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers will grace the Village Green.

Wine Terrace & Tap and Taste: Enjoy two beverage tasting experiences that connect visitors with local wine and beer makers.

Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 200 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince Orchard Road.

No unauthorized alcoholic beverages, skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, or weapons, real or facsimile, are permitted at the festival. Licensed and leashed pets are permitted in the festival but not encouraged due to large crowds and noisy environments.

Kentlands Market Square
821 Center Point Way
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878