Oktoberfest in Kentlands!

One of at least TWO Oktoberfests I'm planning.

For the first one let’s head to Gaithersburg for the 33rd Annual Oktoberfest in Kentlands — an afternoon of live music, food, beer, community, and fall festival vibes.

https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/oktoberfest?os=..&ref=app

📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Kentlands – Gaithersburg, MD
💰 Admission and parking are FREE

The festival spreads throughout the Kentlands, including the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion, Kentlands Village Green, Main Street, and Inspiration Lane. The city is also providing free shuttle service from satellite parking.
Expect a lively afternoon with food, drinks, entertainment, vendors, and plenty of reasons to wander around the neighborhood. Lederhosen and dirndls are completely optional — although commitment to the bit is always respected. 😄
Our plan will be pretty relaxed: meet up, explore the festival together, grab something to eat or drink, listen to some music, and enjoy the afternoon.

🥨 German-inspired food & festival eats
🍺 Beer and beverages
🎶 Live entertainment
🛍️ Vendors & community activities
🍂 Fall festival atmosphere
👥 A good excuse to get out and meet some people

Meetup time: I suggest 12:30 PM so everyone has a little time to arrive and park.
Meeting location: I’ll post a specific Kentlands meeting spot in the Meetup comments as we get closer.
Come for an hour or stay for the afternoon. This is meant to be an easygoing social event — no itinerary, no forced networking, just people hanging out and enjoying Oktoberfest.

👉 RSVP if you’re coming so we know who to look for