Backroom Brewery logo Backroom BreweryMiddletown · Virginia · Est. 2013
Steins raised under the festival tent
Germany Meets the Shenandoah

Oktoberfest
at the Brewery.

Five days of a proper German celebration under the string lights — steins raised, brats sizzling, and live music at the gazebo every evening. September 23–27. Free to attend, no tickets, no cover.

Sept23–27 Music5:30–8:30 pm nightly EntryFree
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New This Fall · Tapping Sept 23

Oktoberfest
Märzen.

A classic amber lager in the Bavarian tradition — smooth malty sweetness, balanced hops, and notes of caramel, toasted bread, and a hint of spice. Join us Wednesday, September 23 as we tap it, and be among the first to taste fall.

StyleAmber Lager TapsWed, Sept 23
A glass of amber Oktoberfest Märzen by the window
Good to Know

Free to attend.
No tickets, no cover.

  • Live music at the gazebo Wednesday–Sunday, 5:30–8:30 pm
  • Family and dog friendly, as always
  • Seasonal pours and festival fare all five days
  • Free parking at the Brewery
  • RV, van & rig friendly
The Schedule

Five days,
one long prost.

Live music nightly 5:30–8:30, and something different happening every day.

Wed23

Hop Harvest Party

Come pick the hops that made this whole thing possible. Grab a basket, work the bines, and stick around for the very first pour of our Oktoberfest Märzen. Prizes go to the best pickers — bragging rights included.

Picking starts at 1 pm ♪ Robbie Limon · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook link coming
Thu24

Hop Harvest Party — Day 2

The picking rolls on and so do the prizes. Steins up, brats on, and the festival in full swing under the string lights.

♪ Meisha · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook link coming
Fri25

Family & Kids Day

The little ones get the run of the farm — crafts, a face painter, and lawn games while the grown-ups hold the patio. Everyone leaves happy, most of them glittery.

♪ Artist to be announced · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook link coming
Sat26

Veterans Poker Run Finish

Sysco Northeastern RDC rides in to finish their Veterans CRG Poker Run right here on the farm. Cheer them across the line, then settle in for the evening.

♪ Ryan Thomas · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook link coming
Sun27

Passports & Pints

Dream Vacations brings their travel club to the barn with a big announcement up their sleeve. Come for the news, stay for the sunset over the Massanutten — and one last prost to close the festival out.

♪ 2fer 2sday · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook link coming

See you under
the lights.

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