Oktoberfest at the Kentlands

Your official electronic guide to the 23rd annual celebration of Oktoberfest at the Kentlands!

The City of Gaithersburg presents the 23rd annual celebration of Oktoberfest at the Kentlands, Sunday, October 12, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m. The expanded festival now covers Kentlands Village Green, the grounds of Kentlands Mansion, Main Street and Market Square, all connected by marked walking paths and a festival-wide trolley route.

Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 200 Orchard Ridge Drive.

A new Wine Terrace, handcrafted ales, food vendors and the ever-popular performances will grace the Old Farm, the grounds around the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. A second stage showcasing several bands, horse-drawn wagon rides, apple pressing demonstrations and other family-friendly activities are also featured at this location. Just a few blocks away, along Main Street in the commercial heart of Kentlands, the fun continues with three more stages of entertainment featuring variety bands and community groups, artists, crafters, a business expo, strolling entertainers, chalk artists, aerialists, a children’s crafts and activities area, and plenty of restaurants and retail establishments to explore. Create a customized schedule in the app so that you don’t miss a thing!

Use the map to navigate around the festival area-- find performance stages, trolley stops, beer and wine offerings, activities, and more!