The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest celebrates German culture with beer, bands, bratwurst, and more! This annual Oktoberfest festival began in 2017 as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Rockville’s sister city relationship with Pinneberg, Germany, and has continued ever since. This free festival features two stages of live music, food, beer sales from local breweries, an artisan shopping area, and kids’ activities. This annual event attracts over 8,000 people to Rockville Town Center.
2026 Event Details
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockville Town Center
Nonprofit booths and political booths are not available at this event. Businesses interested in having a table at the event should visit the Sponsor an Annual Event page for more information.
America 250 Time Capsule
As part of this year’s America 250 celebrations, the city will bury a time capsule preserving memories, Rockville history, and messages for future generations. The time capsule will be buried during the Rocktobierfest festivities at 1 p.m. at Courthouse Square Park. The capsule will remain sealed for 50 years and be opened in 2076 as part of the nation’s 300th anniversary celebration.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors!
- Home Genius Exteriors
- Kitchen Saver
- Peak Custom Remodeling
- Power Home Remodeling
- Red Carpet Remodeling
- Renewal by Andersen
- Rockville Ace Hardware
- School of Rock Rockville
- Wow Your Closet
Contact
Recreation and Parks Department
Special Events Division
240-314-8620
specialevents@rockvillemd.gov
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.