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Mark your calendar for these Oktoberfest events

Enjoy brews, food, music, contests, and more at Oktoberfest celebrations around the River City

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Eat, drink, and dance at Maymont’s Bier-Garden festival.

Photo by Aarron Saldivar

Raise a glass and welcome autumn at these Oktoberfest events happening around Richmond.

25th Anniversary Celebration | Friday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 15 | Times vary | Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop | Free entry | Help Starr Hill celebrate a quarter century in business at this three-day Oktoberfest event with featured beers, live music, and food trucks.

Oktoberfest at Benchtop | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12-10 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | Free entry | BYO stein to fill with Festbier and enjoy a book fair, beer poking, a German-inspired menu, and new cocktails.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | St. Benedict Catholic Church | Free entry | Enjoy music, dancing, German cuisine, and brews at this favorite Richmond festival.

Bier-Garden | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Maymont | $0-$10 | Raise a glass at this two-day festival on the Carriage House Lawn.

Rocktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 12-7 p.m. | Center of the Universe Brewing | Free entry | Head to Ashland for two bands, food from Flavor Chariot, four German beers, and a stein hoisting contest.

Find even more weekend and seasonal events on our calendar.

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