Get out your schooner and knee-high socks because Fort Belvoir's 17th Annual Oktoberfest is back this week!
Belvoir's Freemont Field will host the four-day festival, which includes German music, food, beer, a carnival, 10K Volksmarch and games.
Entry to the event is open to the public, and it will be held rain or shine.
Beer (and non-alcoholic beverages) costs $5, a ceramic mug costs $8 (plus $5 if you want beer in it) and wine costs $4 per glass.
| Date | Hours | Carnival Entry Price |
| Thurs. Oct. 4 | 6-10:00 pm | $15 |
| Fri. Oct. 5 | 6pm-Midnight | $25 |
| Sat. Oct. 6 | Noon-Midnight | $30 |
| Sun. Oct. 7 | Noon-8pm | $25 |
Live Musical Entertainment Schedule
| Date | Time | Performer |
| Thurs. Oct. 4 | 6-10pm | Alte Kameraden |
| Fri. Oct. 5 | 6-8pm | Heeresmusikkorps 12 Veitshöchheim (German military band) |
| Fri. Oct 5 | 8-10pm | Elbe Musikanten |
| Fri. Oct. 5 | 10pm-Midnight | Kings Park Band |
| Sat. Oct. 6 | Noon-3pm | Kings Park Band |
| Sat. Oct. 6 | 3-8pm | Elbe Musikanten |
| Sat. Oct 6 | 8pm-Midnight | Alte Kameraden |
| Sun. Oct. 7 | Noon-4pm | Low n Brows |
| Sun. Oct. 7 | 4-6pm | Pershing's Own Down Range US Army Band |
Weather
The weather forecast is excellent for this year's Oktoberfest celebration, according to the National Weather Service:
| Day | Chance of Rain | High/Low temperature |
| Thurs. Oct 4 | NA | 81/61 degrees |
| Fri. Oct. 5 | 30% | 81/55 degrees |
| Sat. Oct 6 | 30% | 70/53 degrees |
| Sun. Oct 7 | 30% | 68/48 degrees |
See you at the festival!
flamingstar
8:08 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Does the price include the rides?
Beth Jarvis
10:25 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Actually, it's free to attend Fort Belvoir's Oktoberfest. The prices listed reflect the price of wristbands that allow you unlimited rides on the various days. In past years, if you weren't interested in the unlimited ride option, there was also the option to buy tickets piecemeal. I am presuming that will still be the case for this year's fest, too. Lastly, in attendance, will also be many food and craft vendors -- all offering goods and services available for an additional cost.
Nancy Boothe Beavers
6:24 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Thanks for the info