Breweries at OCtoberfest 2025 in Ocean City, MD

Get ready, beer lovers — OCtoberfest returns to Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, November 1, 2025! The Shore Craft Beer Fest at Bayside Park (3rd Street) brings together some of the best breweries on the Eastern Shore and beyond with live music by the jam band, the Dunehounds.

With local craft beer, hard cider, hard tea, RTD cocktails, and non-alcoholic beer, this festival has something for everyone. Even better? It’s kid-friendly and pet-friendly, so bring the whole family (and your pup) to enjoy a day by the bay.

VIPs get:

• a commemorative stainless steel double-walled mug
• TWO FULL POURS!  
• an extra hour with limited specialty beers (12:30 - 4:30)
• access to a VIP tent with chairs and complimentary water.

GAs are only $35:

• 3 hours of all you care to drink fun. (130 - 4:30)

Featured Breweries You’ll See at OCtoberfest 2025

Dogfish Head Brewery

One of the biggest names in Mid-Atlantic craft beer, Dogfish Head (Milton, DE) is known for its off-centered ales and seasonal favorites. Expect pumpkin beers, creative IPAs, and maybe a special festbier for fall.

• Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale 5.3% ABV, 30 IBU

• Covered in Nuggs IPA, 6.7% ABV, 74 IBU

Big Truck Farm Brewery

Based in Maryland, Big Truck is a true farm brewery using local ingredients to create refreshing, balanced beers. Look for hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, and seasonal specialties.

• Halfcab Hazy IPA
• Cherry Wagon Fruited Sour (limited availability), 6% ABV, N/A IBU
• Motor Oil, 6.2% ABV, 40 IBU

• Blood Orange American IPA 6.2% ABV, 47 IBU

Big Oyster Brewery

From Delaware, Big Oyster brings bold flavors, sour ales, and seasonal brews like pumpkin and Belgian-style beers. A fan favorite for adventurous drinkers.

BEERS ON TAP FOR 11/1:

• Hammerhead IPA, 6.4% ABV, 30 IBU

• Oystoberfest, 6% ABV, N/A IBUs

• Shuckin' Pumpkin, 5.5% ABV, N/A IBU

• Midnight Kraken Stout - IT'S A DARK MYSTERY!

Fin City Brewing Company

Ocean City’s own Fin City is inspired by local fishing culture. Their lineup often includes pilsners, pale ales, and IPAs designed for beach and boardwalk sipping.

• Double Huk, Imperial Double IPA, 7.9% ABV, 88 IBU
• Pit Boss Brown Ale, 7.2% ABV, N/A IBU
• Pure Lure German Pilsner, 4% ABV, 18 IBU
• Reel Haze, Hazy IPA 6.7% ABV, 35 IBU

Evolution Craft Brewing (EVO)

Brewed in Salisbury, MD, Evolution Craft Brewing is known for its solid, approachable beers and creative seasonals. Their balanced IPAs and lagers are staples of the Shore beer scene.

• Teaki Torch Hard Tea
• Jacques au Lantern Pumpkin Ale
• Oktoberfest Märzen
• Lot #3 West Coast Style IPA
• 'Bury Beer Light Ale
• Rise Up Stout

Burley Oak Brewing Company

From Berlin, MD, Burley Oak is beloved for its small-batch creativity. Expect sour ales, hazy IPAs, and unique fall releases — perfect for adventurous craft beer drinkers.

• Oaktoberfest
• RTD Cocktails

OTHER BREWERIES COMING

Burnish Beer Co.

A rising star in Salisbury, Burnish is gaining recognition for modern craft styles, clean lagers, and bold experimental beers. Keep an eye out for special festival-only pours.

Cypress Roots

Independent Brewing

RAR Brewing in Cambridge

• • Jackson Harvest
  • Fishing Stories

Garage Beer

• Light American Lager (Kelsey Brothers Brewing Company)

Maine Beer Co,

• Lunch IPA

Union Brewing,

• Duckpin

DownEast Brewing,

• Peach Mango Cider

Bold Rock Brewing,

• Sunset Slice Cider

Athletic Brewing - Non- Alcoholic

GREAT TASTING, AWARD-WINNING, NON-ALCOHOLIC

Non-alcoholic beer ensures everyone can enjoy the craft experience.

Why OCtoberfest Is Different

• Unlimited tastings with your ticket — sample as many breweries as you like.

• Family-friendly: Kids can play on the bayside playground at 3rd Street.

• Pet-friendly: Leashed dogs are welcome.

• Food trucks & vendors will be on site with plenty to eat and buy.

• Live music adds to the festive fall atmosphere.

Event Details

• Location: 3rd Street Bayside Park, Ocean City, MD

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

• Time: VIP entry at 12:30 PM, General Admission at 1:30 PM

• Tickets: VIP, GA, and Designated Driver tickets available here

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

OCtoberfest is more than a beer festival — it’s a celebration of local craft culture in Ocean City. Whether you’re chasing unique fall beers from Burley Oak, trying legendary classics from Dogfish Head, or sipping mead from Buzz Meadery, you’ll taste the best of the Shore in one place. With its laid-back bayside setting, this is the perfect fall event for families, friends, and beer fans.