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FREDTOBERFEST 2026

Date: Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2026

 Location: 6 Bears & A Goat Brewhouse

1140 International Pkwy

 Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Raise a stein and celebrate fall at the 5th Annual Fredtoberfest, hosted by 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Co. on Saturday, Sept. 12th!

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Returning for its second year at the Brewhouse, Fredtoberfest brings together the best of Virginia craft beer, Oktoberfest traditions, and community fun for an unforgettable day the whole family can enjoy.

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Explore an incredible lineup of Virginia breweries, cider, and mead, browse unique local vendors, and enjoy authentic German cuisine alongside other delicious festival favorites. Throughout the day, enjoy live music from two bands, traditional German dancers, family-friendly activities, Oktoberfest games and contests, and, of course, plenty of outstanding craft beverages.

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Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the day with friends and family, Fredtoberfest has something for everyone.

 

What to expect:

  • A lineup of incredible local breweries

  • Awesome vendors with unique goods

  • Live music, German dancers, authentic eats, games, contests, and of course... tons of beer!

  • AND NO admission fee!

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Grab your lederhosen or dirndl, bring your friends and family, and join us for one of the region's favorite fall traditions. 

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Festivities

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Breweries

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49 different styles of beer & cider from 9 unique breweries!

*German Style Beers

6B&G Beers

  • Big Ugly (Schlitzengiggle Oktoberfest)*

  • Big Ugly (Dunkytown Dunkelweizen)*

  • Coastal Fermentory (Unicorn Rave Pink Lemonade Sour)*

  • Coastal Fermentory (Long Hair Don't Care Hazy IPA)

  • Caiseal (Oktoberfest)*

  • Caiseal (Toboggan Lager)

  • Momac (Amity Island Lager)

  • Momac (Kaisers Festbier)*

  • Nansemond (Beenut Brown)

  • Nansemond (Lite Rail Lager)

  • Rogue Wave (El Hefe Hefewiezen)*

  • Rogue Wave (Hampton Hazy IPA)

  • Afterglow (All Rye IPA)

  • Afterglow (NuZealand Lager)

  • Blue Toad Cider (Fire on the Mountain)

  • Blue Toad Cider (Strawburied)

  • Bar Hafen (Oktoberfest)*

  • Hibernation Cider (Mango/Lemonade)

  • Rappahannock Red (Irish Red Ale)

  • Eagle Aye (American IPA) 

  • Mae West (Blonde Ale)

  • O’Dark Thirty (Irish Stout)

  • Fairway To Heaven (Belgian Wit)

  • Bearly Lemonade (Hard Lemonade)

  • Commando Kilt (Scottish Ale)

  • Sour Tangie IPA

  • Grizz Fizz (Grape Hard Soda)

  • Sober Lite (Non-Alcoholic IPA)

  • Seas The Day (White IPA)

  • Czechmate (Amber Lager)

  • Squeezeplay (Grapefruit IPA)

  • Bearly Tea (Half Lemonade / Half Tea)

  • Lil' Dominion IPA (Hazy IPA)

  • Iwo Jima (Munich Helles)*

  • Sea Mist (Rotating Seltzer)

  • Sluggin’ Gus (Blackberry Blonde Ale)

  • Mae Westmoreland (Strawberry Blonde Ale)

  • Grizz Fizz (Orange Hard Soda)

  • ​Hibernation Cider (Rotating Styles)

  • Honey Mae (Honey Blonde Ale)

  • 24k IPA

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Vendors

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Our list of amazing vendors is being created.  

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  • ​Linx Permanent Jewelry

  • Fusion Rehab and Wellness

  • Halsey Homes

  • BIM Heating & Air

  • Uptown Smokes

  • Goody Paws Bakery Treats

  • Potomac Candle

  • PennyBelle Prints

  • Always Flavored

  • Alpha VI Battalion

  • VFW Post 3103 & Auxillary

  • X-Golf

  • Spotsy Disc Golf Club

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Entertainment

Be ready for a fun-filled day of family friendly entertainment! The following activities are FREE!

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  • Cornhole Games 

  • Stein Holding Contest

  • Disc Golf Putting Baskets

  • K-9 Arson Detection Demonstration- Deputy Fire Marshall Pappas and K9 Lincoln

  • Face Painting

  • Bounce House (kids)

  • Costume Contest

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Live Music & Performances

​​Don't miss our amazing performers:  

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  • Man Squared​

         (Featuring Ryan French)

  • 12-2:30pm​

  • Potomactaler Performers (German Dancers)

    • 2:30-6pm

  • Grayson Torrence (Top 24 on American Idol) 

    • 5-8pm​​​

Our Sponsors

Platinum Level

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Gold Level

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Silver Level

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Bronze Level

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6B&G supports Virginia is for Lovers! Visit www.virginia.org for more information on places to visit and things to do in Virginia!

Interested in Participating?

Sponsors:  Lindsey Heppner - lheppner@6bgbrewingco.com

Breweries:  Thomas Faller - tfaller@6bgbrewingco.com

Vendors:  Laura Apanewicz - lapanewicz@6bgbrewingco.com

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