Breweries at OCtoberfest 2026 in Ocean City, MD

Get ready, beer lovers — OCtoberfest returns to Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 24, 2026! The Shore Craft Beer Fest on the bay behind the Cambria Hotel brings together some of the best breweries on the Eastern Shore and beyond with live music.

With local craft beer, hard cider, RTD cocktails, and non-alcoholic beer, this festival has something for everyone. Even better? Kids and pets are welcome, so bring the whole family to enjoy a day by the bay. Pets can only be outside on the lawn.

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. (1:30 - 4:30)

Featured Breweries 2026

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.

• DOGFISH PUMPKIN

• 30 MINUTE

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.

• Pumpkin Ale 

• Trucktoberfest

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:

• RED HEAD

• Shuckin' Pumpkin, 5.5% ABV, N/A IBU

A taste of fall with pronounced caramel and dark fruit notes with subtle additions of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. All the flavors and aromas you love in a pumpkin ale all while being light in body and low abv

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.

• Shine

• Brew Goblin Pumpkin 

• Fest Bier

• German lager

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.

• 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

• White Marlin

Reel Haze is a New England IPA sitting at 6.7%. Hopped with Mosaic incognito, more Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe. Bursting with tropical fruit, orange peel, and dank resin finish. Drink Fresh!

Forgotten 50 Distilling: 

• Lavender Lemonade RTD

• Tequila Crush RTD

• bourbon Ginger RTD

• Rum Punch RTD

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.

• Jacques au Lantern Pumpkin Ale

• Lot #3 West Coast Style IPA

• Oktoberfest

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.

• Lost

• JREAM Berry Marsh Mellow

• Burley Wild Berry RTD

• Burley Peach RTD

• Burley Lemon RTD

OTHER BREWERIES COMING

Black Flag BREWING: 

• Oktoberfest

Mob Town BREWING: 

• Mobtoberfest

2 GERMAN FESTIVAL BEERS

Heavy Seas BREWING

• Oktoberfest

• Loose Cannon

Angry Orchard

• Crisp Apple Cider

Cypress Roots

TBD

DownEast Brewing,

• Blackberry

Hoop Tea

• Original

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 are welcome, but there is no playground at the Cambria

• Pet-friendly: Leashed dogs are welcome, outside only.

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

• Live music adds to the festive fall atmosphere.

Event Details

• Location: Cambria Hotel on the Bay, 13 St Louis Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• 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 ready to drink cocktails from Forgotten 50, 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 craft beverage & beer fans.