Frederick's Oktoberfest
Guests can enjoy German food, beer, wine, live music, and traditional dancing across indoor and outdoor stages. The festival features local artisan shopping, college football broadcasts on a big screen in the Sports Tent, and caricature artists and a photo booth in the Fest Hall. A dedicated children's area offers arts and crafts, storytelling, balloon twisting, and concerts.
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When
Tickets
Friday (ages 21+): $15 extra early bird (May 2–June 30), $20 early bird (July 1–August 31), and $25 starting September 1. Saturday: general admission $15 (May 2–June 30), $18 (July 1–August 31), and $22 starting September 1; children ages 3–12 are $6 (May 2–June 30) or $8 (July 1–August 31); children 2 and under are free. Friday and Saturday tickets with a stein or boot are also offered at the listed prices.
Hours
Fri 6PM - 10PM; Sat 11AM - 10PM.
Ages
Friday: 21+ only; Saturday: All ages
Food & Drink
The festival serves authentic German food, beer, and wine, along with snack options like kettle corn.
Parking
No cost, but we urge you to support the Rotary Interact Club volunteers from local high schools who run the parking lots with a donation.
Accessibility
Frederick's Oktoberfest is handicap accessible.
Pets
No pets.
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Tips & Advice
- Wearing an authentic Dirndl or Lederhosen earns you free admission to the festival.
- Take advantage of a free ride home through SOS Safe Ride by using the promo code OKTOBERFEST in their app.
- Parking is free, but donations are encouraged to support the local high school Rotary Interact Club volunteers managing the lots.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday is restricted to guests ages 21 and older; Saturday is open to all ages.
- An early-bird discount is advertised.
- Wear an authentic Dirndl or Lederhosen for free admission; partial dress does not qualify.
Links & Contact
Run by The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed at the event?
No, the Frederick Fairgrounds enforces a strict no-pets policy, so pets must be left at home.
What happens if it rains?
The event takes place rain or shine, with both indoor spaces and outdoor tents.
Are children allowed to attend?
Friday is restricted to adults ages 21 and older with no children or infants permitted, while Saturday is open to all ages.
Do I need an ID to drink alcohol?
Yes, anyone planning to consume alcohol must present a valid photo ID to be served.
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