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2026 Event Schedule Put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund and join <a href="https://www.passportbmw.com/">Passport BMW</a>, <a href="https://www.miniofalexandria.com/">MINI of Alexandria</a>, <a href="https://www.districtvet.com/">District Vet</a>, and more for our free Oktoberfest festivities on October 3, 2026. Saturday, October 3, 2-6pm: Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash Cheer on the dogs competing in the 14th Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash to benefit <a href="https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/">Rural Dog Rescue</a>.  Saturday, October 3: Best Dressed Contest Don your dirndl, lederhosen or favorite Oktoberfest gear and get ready to show off your festive style! We’ll be awarding special prizes to the best-dressed attendee, so be ready to raise a stein in style. Saturday, October 3: Stein Hoisting Championship The week leading up to Oktoberfest visit participating Wharf restaurants and try your hand at the Wharf-Wide <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20241002160641/https:/www.samueladams.com/our-beers/limited-release/marzen/octoberfest">Sam Adam Octoberfest</a> stein hoisting contest the days leading up to the event. Winners from each restaurant will be invited to take place in the Saturday, October 3 championship contest taking place on District Pier. Stein Hoisting Week 🍺 Wednesday, September 30 at 5pm - <a href="https://www.wharfdc.com/restaurants/willowsong/">Willowsong</a> 🍺 Thursday, October 1 at 5:30pm - <a href="https://www.wharfdc.com/restaurants/kirwans-irish-pub/">Kirwan's on the Wharf</a> 🍺 Thursday, October 1 at 5pm - <a href="https://www.wharfdc.com/restaurants/cantina-bambina/">Cantina Bambina</a>

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