2026 EVENT INFORMATION
Presented by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation in partnership with the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
1110 Rosemont Ave, Frederick
Saturday October 17 11am-6pm
Sunday October 18 12pm-5pm
Rain or shine – Free Admission
Donations accepted to support Frederick County Landmarks Foundation programs and the upkeep of Schifferstadt.
Come enjoy great food and drink, lively German music, historic demonstrations, and hand-made products from arts & crafts vendors.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Dr. Lori Andochick, DDS
Wantz Distributors
Volunteer:
Events like Oktoberfest cannot happen without many volunteers. See the Sign-Up Genius link below for volunteer positions. Contact Jim Gugel at gugelj78@gmail.com for questions.
EVENT INFORMATION
Parking: Free parking is available along W. 2nd St. and in nearby neighborhoods. Parking at the nearby Frederick Church of the Brethren lot will be available (with donations designated for mission programs) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and free of charge on Sunday after 12:30 p.m.
Food/Beverage: Plan on having lunch or dinner with us! We will be serving traditional German fare including Bratwurst (and veggie brats), soft pretzels, and cider. Enjoy a variety of American and German beer at our beer garden. Food vendors including The Original Strudel Factory will also provide a variety of items.
Vendors/Artisans: Kick off your holiday shopping by patronizing a variety of arts and craft vendors. Handmade jewelry, prints, pottery, woven work, and much more!
Demonstrations: A variety of historical demonstrations will connect the past with present. We will have open-air cooking, blacksmithing, woodturning and a potter.
Entertainment: Come to the music tent and sing and dance along with traditional German music provided by The Polka Terps on both Saturday and Sunday.
House Tours: Docent-led tours of the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum will be available throughout the day for $5 per person. Children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space, tickets for specific times should be purchased upon arrival at the event.
Museum Gift Shop: A variety of handmade goods, note cards, pottery, period children's toys, books on local history, and art can be purchased. Oktoberfest T-shirts and beer steins are available!
Social Media: For updates on the event and to share your pictures at the event, please follow us on Facebook! @frederickcolandmarks
Extend Your Visit: Make a day or weekend visit to Historic Frederick. We recommend checking out Visit Frederick’s website where you can obtain information on lodging, dining, and other attractions to see and enjoy before or after attending Oktoberfest. www.visitfrederick.org
Media: We always welcome the media to cover Oktoberfest before and during the event. Please contact us at info@fredericklandmarks.org if you are looking for story ideas, images, quotes, or other information.
