Join us for Oktoberfest of Carroll County, brought to you once again by the Carroll Area Rotary Clubs. Don’t miss out on a family friendly experience that includes entertainment and activities, authentic German food, historical displays and performances, and did we mention beer? This unique event takes place only once a year and is rich with history and tradition, break out the Lederhosen and mark your calendars for this fantastic event!

This will be a fun-filled day with many family activities, as well as authentic style German foods, beers, and music. Festivities will include a “Roll Out the Barrel” Ceremony to be performed by local dignitaries, a Lederhosen and Dirndl Contest, Polka Dance contest, and a Chicken Dance Contest, with live entertainment all day.

Children’s activities will include face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, magic shows, balloon sculptors, and many games.

Kids Activities:
Face painting
Scarecrow making
Pumpkin decorating
Kids raffle
Kids chicken dance contest

Music:

Saturday, October 7, 2023

12:00 noon – 4:00 pm: Egerlander Band

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Bavarian Barons German Band of Lancaster

Sunday, October 8, 2023

12:00 noon – 5:00 pm: Blaskapelle Shippensburg Band

Fest Date: October 7 - 8, 2023

Time:
Saturday: 12pm - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Location: Danele Shipley Memorial Arena - 706 Agricultural Center Drive Westminster, MD 21157

Free admission for those arriving in authentic German attire
General admission is $10.00
Children ages 10 and under are free
Save $2 with a donation of 5 non-perishable food items to go to Westminster Rescue Mission.

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