It's that time of year -- put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your dachshund, and come to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest! Join us for a day of German-inspired food and specials at our restaurants and shops.
Visit our restaurants’ outdoor tents and dining halls for German-inspired fare and Sam Adams Octoberfest bier. Don’t miss the fresh pretzel cart in District Square!
Join the online costume contest by posting photos of your trachten (German clothing) on IG using #wharfdc for a chance to win a beautifully crafted Sam Adams Festival Stein.
Compete in a stein-hoisting competition from your table.
Walk your dachshund (costumes encouraged!) to Camp Wharf at the Firepit for a special doggy treat.
Check out the list of participating restaurants and reserve your tables now for October 3!
In accordance with current COVID guidelines, visitors are encouraged to safely patronize the many restaurants and shops offering Oktoberfest specials, while enjoying festive Bavarian decorations along the waterfront. There will be no dachshund dash or group activities this year.
Per Mayor Bowser's order, physical distancing and masks are required in public at all times, unless eating. All ages welcome.