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Oktoberfest Returns to Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard

Oktoberfest Returns to Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard

Dacha Beer Garden · Navy Yard

Oktoberfest Returns to Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard

A ceremonial keg tapping, live music from the Queen of Oktoberfest, and a free beer if you arrive in lederhosen or a dirndl, all on Friday, September 18th.

Dacha · come in costume, drink from the keg


What Is Happening at Dacha Navy Yard on September 18th

Oktoberfest returns to Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard on Friday, September 18th with a full evening of German-style celebration on the covered outdoor patio at 79 Potomac Ave SE. The event is free to attend, making it one of the most accessible Oktoberfest parties in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.

The night opens with a ceremonial keg tapping in partnership with DC Brau, Washington DC's own craft brewery, setting the tone before the live music begins. Guests who show up wearing lederhosen or a dirndl receive a free beer poured directly from the ceremonial keg.

Live Music: The Queen of Oktoberfest at a Navy Yard Beer Garden

Live Oktoberfest music is performed by Manuela Horn, known as the Queen of Oktoberfest, performing alongside her Brew Belles. The lineup also includes the Johnny Koenig Band, bringing traditional and festival-style sounds to the Dacha Navy Yard patio.

This is a rare chance to hear authentic Oktoberfest entertainment at an outdoor bar in Washington DC, steps from Nationals Park and the Audi Field corridor.

Event Highlights

Ceremonial Keg Tapping with DC Brau

Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard kicks off Oktoberfest the traditional way, with a ceremonial keg tapping in collaboration with DC Brau, one of Washington DC's flagship craft breweries.

Manuela Horn and the Brew Belles

The Queen of Oktoberfest herself, Manuela Horn, performs live with her Brew Belles, bringing authentic festival energy to the Navy Yard patio.

The Johnny Koenig Band

The Johnny Koenig Band rounds out the live music lineup, keeping the Oktoberfest spirit going through the evening at this Capitol Riverfront beer garden.

Free Beer for Costume-Wearers

Arrive in lederhosen or a dirndl and receive a complimentary beer poured from the ceremonial keg. The event itself is free to attend.

The Details

When: Friday, September 18th

Where: Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard · 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington DC 20003

Admission: Free. RSVP via the link in bio. Lederhosen or dirndl earns a free beer from the keg.

Claim Your Spot at Oktoberfest

Join Dacha Beer Garden Navy Yard on September 18th for a free Oktoberfest celebration with live music, a DC Brau keg tapping, and a covered outdoor patio near Nationals Park in the Capitol Riverfront.

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