Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest 2025 In Southern Maryland

Crooked Crab Brewery – 8251 Telegraph Road, Suite D, Odenton, MD 21113

Crooked Crab Brewery is hosting its Crabtoberfest event on Sept. 20.

“We’re releasing our Crabtoberfest Marzen, along with special glassware and T-shirts for the occasion,” said Earl Holman, one of Crooked Crab’s founders. “We will also have new seasonal beers — Das Crabbe Festbier and Double Pumpkin Pie Punchline. There will also be live music and German food specials.”

Crabtoberfest is a traditional Marzen lager, brewed in accordance with the German Reinheitsgebot, which oversees the brewing of beers, including for Oktoberfest. This beer is made with only the finest malts, noble hops and traditional German lager yeast, then lagered at 0 Celsius for optimal drinkability, Holman said.

Das Crabbe is a Munich-style golden lager similarly brewed with German malts for just enough bready flavor and exceptional drinkability, Holman said.

Double Pumpkin Pie Punchline is a sweet and creamy sour ale. “This seasonal treat was brewed with a heaping scoop of pumpkin puree and a dash of fragrant fall spices, then sweetened with brown sugar and creamy lactose, and conditioned on Tahitian vanilla beans,” he said.

“We will have all three available on tap and in cans to go, along with special beer boot glasses and T-shirts,” Holman said. “Our in-house kitchen will have pretzels with beer cheese and brats, along with other seasonal specials, for the occasion.”

Forward Brewing – 418 Fourth St., Annapolis, MD 21403

“Forward Brewing, a restaurant and brewery in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, will be hosting its sixth annual Oktoberfest weekend Sept. 19-21,” said Claire Bowdren, co-owner of Forward Brewing. “Come get a stein and a fresh pour of our Marzen-style lager, Oktoberfest, and enjoy food specials like a New Roots Farm bratwurst and sauerkraut. We’re tapping our gravity keg of Oktoberfest outside at 5 p.m. Friday.”

Pherm Brewing Company – 1041 MD-3, Gambrills, MD 21054

Pherm Brewing is offering two brews that celebrate Oktoberfest. The first is a German Marzen brewed with Pilsen, Munich and Vienna malt and crisp Hersbrucker hops. The other is Boba Fest, a fest bier named after the legendary bounty hunter from Star Wars. This German-style lager is refreshing, with subtle earthy notes and light spicy character from Hersbrucker hops, said Maurirose Jager, den mother at Pherm Brewing Company.

Mully’s Brewery – 141 Schooner Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Mully’s Brewery is offering a specialty Oktoberfest beer for a limited time. Visitors can find this special brew on tap at the brewery or in six-packs of cans at the markets Mully’s Brewery regularly participates in.

Greenspring Brewing Company

• Sept. 20, 2025 — Serenity Farm, 6932 Serenity Farm Road, Benedict, MD 20637
• Saturdays and Sundays in October — Horsmon Farm, 1865 Horsmon Farm Lane, St. Leonard, MD 20685

Greenspring Brewing Company is a small-batch brewery based in Calvert County. Fans of craft ales and lagers can find GBC’s brews at several local events. Joe Puttlitz, GBC’s owner and operator, said the brewery will serve Honey Wheat Lager and Hazy IPA at Serenity Farm’s Magnolia Market on Sept. 20 and at Horsmon Farm’s Harvest Festival starting in October.

Running Hare Vineyard – 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

On Sept. 27-28, Running Hare Vineyard is hosting an Oktoberfest event featuring live music by The Edelweiss Band, local food vendors and both beer and wine.

St. Mary Catholic Church – 11555 St. Mary’s Church Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

St. Mary Catholic Church hosts an annual Oktoberfest party to bring its community together. This year’s festival starts at noon on Sept. 28. The potluck event will feature music, beer and German food, plus activities for kids.

Jailbreak Brewing Company – 9445 Washington Blvd. N, Suite F, Laurel, MD 20723

Jailbreak Brewing has a seasonal Oktoberfest bier on tap and cans available to take home. Jailbreak’s products can be found in liquor stores around Maryland, but visitors to FoodWorks in Laurel can enjoy draft beer, a robust menu of food options and dry-aged butcher boards.

Denizens Brewing Co. – 4550 Van Buren St., Riverdale Park, MD 20737

Denizens Brewing Co. offers its Marzen year-round as part of its Hike the Alps line. From Friday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Oct. 5, Denizens is hosting an Oktoberfest at its taproom in Riverdale Park. Besides beer on tap and seasonal flights, visitors can look forward to beer brats and soft pretzels.

Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. – 4824 Rhode Island Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781

Streetcar 82 Brewing Co., also known as S82, is a deaf-owned and operated brewery in Hyattsville. Streetcar 82 is hosting an Oktoberfest party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2. The event will feature music by Jon Watkins and a traditional stein-holding contest, where competitors will see who can hold a full, heavy glass mug at arm’s length the longest.

Brüdergarten – 22725 Duke St., Leonardtown, MD 20650

On Saturday, Oct. 4, Brüdergarten will host its annual Brüderfest.

“We’ll be featuring a wide variety of German beers, a special Oktoberfest brew and other local favorites,” said Amy Cope, a Brüdergarten spokesperson. “The event will include live music from HydraFX, as well as plenty of fun activities such as wiener dog races, a stein-hoisting competition and several other games throughout the day.”

“Brüdergarten is all about bringing the community together to enjoy authentic German-inspired food, drinks and entertainment in a welcoming outdoor beer garden setting,” Cope said. “Our goal with Brüderfest is to celebrate Oktoberfest traditions while also highlighting local talent and creating a fun experience for all ages.”

Roots & Rhythm Oktoberfest – 20037 Tippett Road, Lexington Park, MD

Roots & Rhythm Oktoberfest, sponsored by Thomas Family Farm, returns on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This fall tradition is more than just beer and brats—it’s bold flavors, soul-stirring live music, and plenty of good vibes. Gather your friends, raise a glass, and celebrate community at an event where culture and connection take center stage.