Unfortunately, the Richmond Oktoberfest, as the Richmond Highland Games before us, will no longer be able to be hosted at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The inability to sell our own food and drinks on site has forced a move to a new location that will work with non-profit, cultural events such as ours.

Having performed an exhaustive search in the Richmond area, it has been decided that the 53rd Annual Richmond Oktoberfest will be held in the Farm Bureau Center at the Meadow Event Park, in Doswell, Virginia.

New location mean we worked with the venues available dates. The Oktoberfest will be held on:

Friday October 20th, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
and Saturday October 21st, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Here is what you can expect:

Great Entertainment:
• “Die Lustigen Almdudlers” – super popular German Party Band we have had at many Oktoberfests.
• Local Brass Band – the ACCA Sauerkraut Band.
• Bavarian Dancers – as always, the Hirschjaeger Bavarian Dancers.
• Beer Garten Music – Dan Smith will entertain you in the new Biergarten.

Drinks:
• A variety of German beer from three of the best known German breweries: Warsteiner, Paulaner and Bitburger (including Oktoberfest style, Pilsners, Lagers, Hefe – Weisse, Marzens, Dunkels and non-alcoholic beers.
• German wines for your enjoyment.
• Pepsi branded soft drinks, water, and coffee.

Great Food:
• Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst (with all sausages produced by Usinger’s of Wisconsin), roast pork, and broiled chicken. Side dishes include Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and red cabbage.
• Our snack bar will have freshly-made German potato pancakes, all sorts of filled pretzels, hot dogs and more!

Cakes and Pastries:
• The bakery, by Reinecker’s Bakery of Macedonia, Ohio, will have a large selection of freshly baked German tortes, pastries, and breads.
• Our café, where you can enjoy your pastry, coffee, and wine.

Program:
• Great Party Music for dancing and your listening enjoyment.
• Kinder Korner with games and fun to keep the children entertained.
• Several outstanding door-prizes
• A raffle containing a complete set of all 53 Oktoberfest beer steins.
• The ever so popular “Bier stein” Hoisting Contest for men and women. The winners receive three-liter Oktoberfest Beer Steins.
• Souvenir stands where you can find a large selection of Oktoberfest related gifts.
• Many other vendors that offer a variety of interesting merchandise.

Entrance Fees:
• Advance Ticket Sale: August and September – $12.00.
• Regular Ticket Sale: All of October and at the Door – Senior Citizens 65 and older, Armed Service Members, and college students 12.00. All others $15.00. *Children 15 and younger enter for free.*

Lodging:
• For those of you who plan to stay overnight we have partnered with a local hotel (details to follow).
• An RV campground is available as well. Please see the Meadow Event Park web site on how you can make reservations.

So come and help us celebrate the 53rd Richmond Oktoberfest! See the event on Facebook. More info online at https://richmondoktoberfestinc.com/wpokt/