Rotary Carroll County Oktoberfest MD
Danele Shipley Memorial Arena
Westminster, MD 21157
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12-8
Sunday, October 8, 2023 12-5
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A Look at Oktoberfest Attire

With Oktoberfest in full swing, nearly 6 million people from around the world have flocked to Germany to celebrate its largest volksfest of the year. This celebration is known for its large consumption of beer, but it’s also known for the people’s Bavarian-style of dress. Let’s take a look at some of the traditional outfits men […]

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The Meats of Oktoberfest

Excited for the tasty, authentic German eats that will be available at the 8th Annual Carroll Oktoberfest?! Here’s a chance to learn a little more about some of the meat-centered dishes you can try at this year’s festival! Bratwurst Most Americans are familiar with Bratwurst. This German sausage is most commonly made with pork. The name comes from […]

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14 Fun Facts About Oktoberfest

The first Oktoberfest was held in Munich, Germany in 1810. That’s right – over 200 years ago! The celebration has changed a bit over those years, but the tradition is kept alive both in Munich and in countries all over the world. Here are some interesting facts about the widely-celebrated event: Oktoberfest actually begins in […]

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Governor Larry Hogan is Coming to Oktoberfest!

We are pleased to announce that Governor Hogan will be visiting the Rotary Oktoberfest of Carroll County this Sunday in the early afternoon! We are so proud to welcome him to the festivities and we ask that everyone join us in celebrating this grand occasion! A Little More About Governor Hogan Governor Larry Hogan was […]

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Your Quick Guide to German Beer

It’s hard to imagine Oktoberfest without good beer. It’s like peanut butter and jelly or hot dogs and baseball. Today we’re going to take a look at some of the most popular German beer styles and what makes them so interesting. Let’s roll! Märzen & Dunkel In the 1500’s, wild yeast and bacteria often laid waste […]

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Oktoberfest Rain Announcement

With the rain we’ve had over the past few days we wanted to take a moment to remind all of our guests that the 2016 Carroll County Oktoberfest is a rain or shine event, if rain or weather is an issue all of our festivities are easily moved indoors in the comfort of the arena. […]

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Danele Shipley Memorial Arena
Westminster, MD 21157
Saturday, October 7, 2023 12-8
Sunday, October 8, 2023 12-5