Oktoberfest Reston

Washingtonians will be able to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a German Oktoberfest right here in the Reston Town Center, Oct. 9-11. Hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) and sponsored in part by Moore Cadillac, attendees will enjoy authentic German food, beer and wine along with live entertainment.

Reston's Oktoberfest is free admission and parking. Food and drink are available in exchange for tickets purchased for $1 each, or a sheet of 24 for $20. Most food and drink items range from $1 - $5 in value.

The Following Restaurants Will Be Showcased at Oktoberfest Reston:

• Cafe Montmartre
• Clyde’s of Reston
• The Counter
• Il Fornaio
• Market Street Bar & Grill – Hyatt Regency Reston
• McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
• M&S Grill
• Red Hot & Blue
• Uno Chicago Grill
• Vie de France Bakery Cafe
• Vinifera – Westin Reston Heights

Music and entertainment plus carnival rides, will be presented all three days in the Reston Town Center Pavilion, featuring The Continentals, Sam Gunderson and Cactus Grove, Sexton’s German Band, and the Kings Park German Band. (Performance schedule follows below.) For the young and young at heart, the Oktoberfest Reston Carnival will offer amusement rides and entertainment in the fun-filled festival zone. Carnival ride tickets will be available on site, sold separately from food and beverage tickets.

Oktoberfest dancers authenticaly dressed in German clothing 

On Saturday, October 10, Reston Town Center is providing free horse-drawn hay rides and face painting on Market Street from 12 pm until 4 pm, adding even more family fun to Oktoberfest Reston.

Also on Saturday, October 10, the Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K races will take place at Reston Town Center, starting at 9 am. At the Finish Line Festival, participating runners, walkers, joggers and their families can take part in the pumpkin decorating contest from 11 am until 1 pm, and see Virginia’s Greatest Pumpkin on display. The Children’s Pumpkin Dash begins at 10 am, offering free races for those 4 to 10 years of age – Halloween costumes are welcome! Presented by the Greater Washington Sports Alliance; Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; and Potomac River Running to benefit the INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute. Advance registration and details are online at www.thegreatpumpkin5k.com, or call 1-866-RUN-0262 for more information.

Oktoberfest Reston 2009 Performance Schedule:

For more info: Visit www.oktoberfestreston.com or call the GRCC at 703-707-9045. Reston Town Center located at 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA.

Hours: Oktoberfest Reston is open Friday from 3 pm until 11 pm, Saturday from 11 am until 11 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm until 7 pm,

Directions: From I-495, take I-66 west to the Dulles Toll Road (Exit 12, Route 267 West) to Reston Parkway (Exit 12). Turn right on Reston Parkway then left on New Dominion Parkway (4^th light).