OCtoberfest 2025 - Ocean City, Maryland

Raise a glass and celebrate fall at the 11th Annual Octoberfest in Ocean City, MD! This family-friendly, pet-friendly beer festival takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the beautiful 3rd Street Bayside Park. Enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings, food trucks, vendors, live music, and more—all while supporting the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC), which works to enhance downtown Ocean City for residents and visitors alike.

Date:

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location:

3rd Street Bayside Park, Ocean City, Maryland

Tickets:

Tickets are a little less expensive this year.  Limited number of VIP tickets available.  Get an extra hour, a special VIP tent, a commemorative stainless steel mug to keep your beer cold and TWO FULL POURS.  GA TICKETS for entry 1:30 - 4:30.  Unlimited tasting pours.  DD tickets are only $15 and you can come in with either your VIPs our your GA ticket holders.   Buy your Octoberfest tickets now

WHY JOIN US?

• Unlimited craft beverage tastings from local breweries & makers

• Live music in a waterfront park setting

• Five food trucks & dozens of local vendors

• Family- and pet-friendly atmosphere

• Exclusive VIP perks with stainless steel mugs & bonus pours

• Support a great cause while celebrating the season

Join us for an unforgettable fall festival in the heart of Ocean City!

Beer & Beverages

Octoberfest 2025 offers one of the widest beverage selections on the Shore:

• Local craft beers from top breweries

• Hard seltzers and hard teas

• Mead & wine options

• Ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs)

• Plenty of non-alcoholic choices

VIP ticket holders also enjoy early entry and exclusive pours of special beers during the VIP hour.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE BEERS/BEVERAGES & THEIR LOCATIONS ON THE FINAL FESTIVAL MAP!

Live Music & Entertainment

The Dunehounds will be playing!

Get ready to dance! Octoberfest features live music all afternoon at the park, creating the perfect backdrop for sipping, shopping, and enjoying Ocean City’s crisp fall weather. The band will be announced soon—expect high-energy entertainment that gets everyone on their feet.

With the playground at 3rd Street Bayside Park, kids will have plenty to do, while adults can enjoy the festive atmosphere with friends and family.

FEATURED BREWERIES

More Breweries Coming!

• TRÖEGS (Hershey, PA)
• RAR (Cambridge, MD)
• CAPE CHARLES BREWING (Cape Charles, VA)
• ATHLETIC BREWING (non-alcoholic beer)
• HEAVY SEAS (Halethorp, MD)
• CALVERT BREWING (Upper Marlboro, MD)
• MAINE BEER CO
• UNION CRAFT BREWING (Baltimore, MD)
• GARAGE BEER (Kelce Brothers Brewery)

• MAGNER'S IRISH CIDER
• DOWNEAST CIDER
• BOLD ROCK CIDER
• NUTRL VODKA SODA
• WHITE CLAW
• SURFSIDE VODKA DRINKS

This year’s Octoberfest will feature five food trucks serving up everything from local favorites to festival treats. In addition, dozens of local vendors will be on-site with artisan goods, crafts, and specialty items.

Plan to browse, buy, and sample while enjoying your drinks and live entertainment.

Bring the whole family—kids and pets are welcome! The playground at 3rd Street is a hit with children, and leashed pets are invited to join the fun.

Ticket Information

Get your tickets early—prices are better than ever this year, with reduced costs for General Admission and VIP!

• General Admission – $37.31 ($35 + fee)

  • 1:30 – 4:30 pm entry
  • Unlimited tastings of all beverages

• VIP Ticket – $63.03 ($60 + fee)

  • 12:30 – 4:30 pm early entry
  • Unlimited tastings + TWO full pours
  • Double-walled, engraved stainless steel mug (souvenir to keep!)
  • Special tent access, exclusive beers, free water & soda

• Designated Driver – $16.73 ($15 + fee)

• Entry with friends
• Unlimited water & soda

All proceeds benefit the OCDC, dedicated to improving downtown Ocean City.