Friday, Sept 26, 2025 · 4-8pm
Kilpatrick Field, 675 Dickman St, Fort Eustis
Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with food, music, and fall fun! Join us for live entertainment from the Happy Dutchmen Band with the Bergermeister, plus plenty of family activities including laser tag, a petting zoo, inflatables, hay rides, and corn hole.
Join us for a day packed with music, contests, and family fun!
Check our FAQs section here for info on parking.
Happy Dutchmen Band with the Bergermeister
Featuring Johannes the Burgermeister from Karlsruhe, Germany. For any festive occasion at any time of the year, Virginia’s premier Oktoberfest band will help make your celebrations extra special. Selections include European polkas and waltzes, marches, as well as jazz and party dance tunes.
Contests
🎭 Costume contest – break out your best dirndl or lederhosen and compete for Oktoberfest bragging rights.
Sign up starts at 5pm • Judging Begins at 6pm
🍺 Keg toss – test your strength and see if you can toss the keg the farthest.
Sign up & start at 5pm
🍻 Stein holding* – how long can you hold it? Challenge your endurance in this classic Oktoberfest competition.
(*details pending)
Classic Oktoberfest Fare
Savor the flavors of Oktoberfest with delicious food available for purchase, from classic German favorites to great beer. Click below to view the menu provided by the Fort Eustis Club!
Kid Friendly Fun
🔫 Laser tag – fast-paced fun for kids (and kids at heart) to burn off some energy.
🐐 Petting zoo – meet and interact with friendly farm animals the whole family will love.
🎈 Inflatables – bounce, jump, and play in our inflatable attractions for endless kid-friendly fun.
🚜 Hay rides – take a scenic ride and enjoy the crisp fall air.
🎯 Corn hole – grab some friends and test your aim with this backyard favorite.
thank you to our sponsors
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frequently asked questions
Is this event free?
Yes! No reservations or purchases are required. This event is free for our military community and its guests.
Is the event open to everyone?
The event is open to everyone with base access. Individuals outside the military community are required to get sponsored by a DoD ID holder. All parties must visit the Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive access to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate.
All non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details.
Click here to read the most recent instructions for applying multiple visitor passes online.
What are the age restrictions for the event?
The event is open to all ages. All underage children are to be supervised by an adult.
How can I get there? Where can I park?
Is there an age restriction for this event?
All ages are welcome to enjoy the fun! All under-aged children must be supervised by an adult.
Are the kids activities free?
Will there be food & drinks for sale?
Yes. There will be classic Oktoberfest food, drinks, & beer for sale.
What should I do if I lose something at the event?
Reach out to the event staff or security on-site for assistance. For lost children, please reach out to the stage for assistance (inside the large tent/dining area).
What happens if inclement weather occurs?
We will be announcing on our social media pages and on here on updates before/during the event date. Cancellation is possible if severe weather warnings are imminent.
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