Oktoberfest 2026 on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th!
It’s that time of year again — Oktoberfest is back at Running Hare Vineyard & Southern Maryland Biergarten!
Join us for a full weekend of Oktoberfest festivities featuring cold beer, local wine, great food, live music, free axe throwing, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun!
Break out the lederhosen and dirndls, grab your friends and family, and come raise a stein with us.
PROST! 🍻🥨
🍺 OKTOBERFEST HOURS
Saturday | 12–10 PM
Sunday | 12–7 PM
Last call is 30 minutes before close.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY
12–4 PM | Alte Kumpel Band — Traditional Oompah Band
5:30–9:30 PM | John Luskey Trio
SUNDAY
2–6 PM | Nightcap Band
German music will be playing over the speakers during the band’s break on Saturday and Sunday to keep the Oktoberfest spirit going all afternoon!
🪓 FREE AXE THROWING
Saturday | 2–8 PM
Sunday | 1–5 PM
Come try your hand at axe throwing during Oktoberfest! Axe throwing is completely FREE to participate in, and kids are welcome to give it a try too!
🌭 FOOD TRUCKS (Food truck lineup is subject to change)
Come hungry! We’ll have a great lineup of food trucks joining us both Saturday & Sunday:
The Hungry Hare Food Truck
Calvert Crabs & Seafood
2 Bold Chefs
Grizzly Mountain Grill
🍻 BEER, WINE & MORE
Come ready to raise a stein! We’ll have plenty of cold beer flowing throughout the weekend.
Not a beer lover? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Enjoy our locally crafted wines, sangria, signature wine slushees, and Frozen Orange Crushes, available all weekend long.
🍺 OKTOBERFEST GLASSWARE
Want the full Oktoberfest experience? We’ll have special glassware available for purchase throughout the weekend:
16 oz Southern Maryland Biergarten Glasses
25 oz Oktoberfest-Branded Steins
44 oz Oktoberfest-Branded Beer Boots
Grab your favorite, fill it up, and raise a glass with us! 🍻
📌 PLEASE NOTE
* A valid ID is required to purchase or consume alcohol — no exceptions.
* Children must be supervised at all times.
* Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times.
* No outside alcohol is permitted. All coolers are subject to inspection.
* Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
* Wine and beer flights will not be available during Oktoberfest weekend.
* Last call is 30 minutes before close.
