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Craft Beer Festival Experiences


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Bier fest offers beer connoisseurs the opportunity to sample some of the best brews from around the world. This year you can also experience a Rhine River beer cruise and nightly fireworks. This three-weekend festival is a great way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Raise a glass to celebrate this Bavarian tradition, sample authentic German food and listen to festive music.

Start this beer festival off with the tapping of the firkin keg at Bier Fest
Tapping of the Keg

Start the festivities off each Friday at 12 pm with the tapping of the Firkin Keg.

Learn how some of our local breweries in Virginia make their craft beer
Local Breweries

Stop by to learn about how your favorite local breweries make their craft beers. Take a look below for more information.

Enjoy local live bands and musicians at Busch Gardens Bier Fest
Live Music

Enjoy local bands from Virginia play on stages around Oktoberfest village.

  • August 17 - 19

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Ithaca Beer
      August 17 – 3 pm, 4 pm & 5 pm
    • Wasserhund Brewing Company
      August 18 – 4 pm, 5 pm & 6 pm
      • VA
    • Wild Wolf Brewing Company
      August 19 – 4 pm, 5 pm & 6 pm
      • VA

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Funky Buddha Brewery
      August 17 – 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm
    • Ithaca Beer
      August 18 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
    • Center of the Universe Brewing Company
      August 19 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      • VA

  • August 24 - 26

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Bell's Brewery
      August 24 – 4 pm, 5 pm & 6 pm
    • Ballast Point Brewing Company
      August 25 – 4 pm, 5 pm & 6 pm
      • VA
    • Funky Buddha Brewery
      August 26 – 4 pm, 5 pm & 6 pm

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Foothills Brewing
      August 24 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
    • Foothills Brewing
      August 25 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
    • Starr Hill Brewery
      August 26 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

  • August 31 - September 3

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Deschutes Brewery
      August 31 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
    • Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
      September 1 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      • VA
    • Billsburg Brewery
      September 2 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
      • VA
    • Buskey Cider
      September 3 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
      • VA

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Brothers Craft Brewing
      August 31 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
      • VA
    • Coming Soon
      September 1 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
    • Deschutes Brewery
      September 2 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
      • VA
    • Coming Soon
      September 3 – 3 pm, 4 pm & 5 pm


  • Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required. Draft beers rotate throughout festival and are subject to availability. Beer selections, entertainment, dates and times are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Event is included with park admission.