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
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 stein of Oktoberfest Märzen raised in front of the barn
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. Picking runs 1–4 pm with 50% off beer while you work, then stick around for the very first pour of our Oktoberfest Märzen. Prizes go to the best pickers — bragging rights included.

Picking 1–4 pm · 50% off beer ♪ Robbie Limon · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook
Thu24

Hop Harvest Party — Day 2

Back in the rows 1–4 pm, half-price beer again, and the prizes keep coming. Steins up, brats on, and the festival in full swing under the string lights.

Picking 1–4 pm · 50% off beer ♪ Meisha · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook
Fri25

Family & Kids Day

From 3–5 pm 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.

Kids activities 3–5 pm ♪ David Elliot · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook
Sat26

Veterans Poker Run Finish

Sysco Northeastern RDC rides in from 3 pm to finish their Veterans CRG Poker Run right here on the farm. Cheer them across the line, then settle in until 8:30.

Poker run finish 3–8:30 pm ♪ Ryan Thomas · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook
Sun27

Passports & Pints

From 3 pm Dream Vacations brings their travel club to the barn with a big announcement up their sleeve. Come for the news, stay through 8:30 for the sunset over the Massanutten — and one last prost to close the festival out.

Travel club 3–8:30 pm ♪ 2fer 2sday · 5:30–8:30 pm RSVP on Facebook

See you under
the lights.

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