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Rocktobierfest

Rocktoberfest logo with yellow hops, "Rockville, Maryland" text, and "Beer • Food • Music" in red below.

The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest celebrates German culture with beer, bands, bratwurst, and more! This annual Oktoberfest festival began in 2017 as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Rockville’s sister city relationship with Pinneberg, Germany, and has continued ever since. This free festival features two stages of live music, food, beer sales from local breweries, a merchant shopping area, and kids’ activities. This annual event attracts over 8,000 people to Rockville Town Center.

2026 Event Details

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockville Town Center

Marylane Avenue Stage

Band NameTimeMusic Type
Moe Stringz Band11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Classic rock
Cover Story1:30-3 p.m.90s and 2000s rock and pop
Glamour Kitty3:30-5 p.m.90s Rock covers

East Montgomery Avenue Stage

Band NameTimeMusic Type
D’ Potomactaler Stamm11-12:30 p.m.Bavarian and polka music
Rockville German Band1-2:30 p.m.Traditional German music
Alt Washingtonia3:30-5 p.m.Bavarian and polka music
7 Locks BrewingLone Oak Farm Brewing Co.
BabyCat BrewerySilver Branch Brewing Company
Clear Skies MeaderyThird Hill Brewing Co.
Crooked Crab Brewing Co.Waredaca Brewing Company
Denizens Brewing Co.World of Beer
Merchant NameOfferings
Bond & Co. CandlesCandles
ChloeB’s Bath & Body EssentialsWellness products and candles
Dee-Lightfully SoftTea and wellness products
Gdiekjewelry Jewelry
Green PapayaHome décor and fragrance
KaayaApparel and accessories
Lisa’s Personal TouchJewelry
Pet Wants RockvillePet treats and canine care items
Pretty PressesPressed flower art, stationery, and gifts
Red Mosaic JewelryJewelry
Sew Much FunKnitted home goods and accessories
SHEWolfStationery and gifts
Three Little DesignsJewelry, accessories, and gifts
VisArtsArt
Vendor NameOfferings
Ben & Jerry’sIce cream
Festival ConcessionsBurgers, sausages, fried desserts, and other festival classics
Jamison Cake PopsCake pops
Little AustriaApple strudel desserts
Maryland Brat & Butcher Co.Traditional German bratwursts and sausages
Philly Pretzel FactoryPretzels and dips
Pho FrederickVietnamese street food
Pop-up PoutinePoutine and fried chicken
Rice Around the WorldInternational rice bowls
Silver & Sons BBQJewish-Mediterranean barbeque
Sweet & SmileTurkish waffles and desserts
Trippy TacosTacos, burritos, nachos, and other Mexican street food

America 250 Time Capsule

As part of this year’s America 250 celebrations, the city will bury a time capsule preserving memories, Rockville history, and messages for future generations. The time capsule will be buried during the Rocktobierfest festivities at 1 p.m. at Courthouse Square Park. The capsule will remain sealed for 50 years and be opened in 2076 as part of the nation’s 300th anniversary celebration.

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors!

  • Home Genius Exteriors
  • Kitchen Saver
  • Power Home Remodeling
  • Red Carpet Remodeling
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • Rockville Ace Hardware
  • School of Rock Rockville
  • Wow Your Closet

Road Closures

Due to setup and event day festivities, the following road closures will occur:

StreetFriday, Sept. 25Saturday, Sept. 26
Courthouse Square
From N. Washington Street to Maryland Avenue		Open
Parking restrictions in effect.		Closed from 5 a.m. until approx.
10 p.m.
E. Montgomery Avenue
From Maryland Avenue to Monroe Street		Closed starting at 5 a.m.Remains closed until approx.
10 p.m.
Maryland Avenue
From Middle Lane to E. Montgomery Avenue		Closed starting at 5 a.m.Remains closed until approx.
10 p.m.
Maryland Avenue
From E. Montgomery Avenue to Jefferson
Street (Rt. 28)		Open
Parking restrictions in effect.		Closed from 5 a.m. until
approx. 10 p.m.
Monroe Street
From Middle Lane to Monroe Place		OpenOpen
Parking restrictions in effect.

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Contact

Recreation and Parks Department
Special Events Division
240-314-8620
specialevents@rockvillemd.gov

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Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Taft Center
6 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850

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