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Craft Beer Festival Experiences

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 in OktoberFest.

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.

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  • August 16 - 19

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Flying Dog Brewery
      August 16 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
    • Old Bust Head Brewing Company
      August 17 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Evolution Craft Brewing Company
      August 18 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Old Ox Brewery
      August 16 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Coelacanth Brewing Company
      August 17 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Wild Wolf Brewing Company
      August 18 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm

  • August 23 - 25

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Flying Dog Brewery
      August 23 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
    • Duck Rabbit Brewery
      August 24 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Tall Tales Brewing Company
      August 25 – 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Wasserhund Brewing Company
      August 23 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Buskey Cider
      August 24 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Foothills Brewing
      August 25 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm

  • August 30 - September 2

    • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
    • Deschutes Brewery
      August 30 – 2 pm, 3:15 pm & 4:00 pm
    • Bold Rock
      August 31 – 2 pm, 3:15 pm & 4 pm
    • SweetWater Brewery
      September 1 – 2 pm, 3:15 pm & 4 pm
    • St. George Brewing Company
      September 2 – 1:30 pm, 2:45 pm & 3:30 pm

    • Grogan's Pub
    • Brothers Craft Brewing
      August 30 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Deschutes Brewery
      August 31 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • New Realm
      September 1 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm
    • Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
      September 2 – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 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.