There are lots of reasons to love OKTOBERFEST-- the lederhosen, the beer, and of course, the people. While we may not be flying to Munich this year, we’re bringing the celebration to DC with the city’s largest Oktoberfest bar crawl on Saturday, September 20th. Your ticket gets you access to Dupont Circle’s best bars, exclusive drink specials, event photos, raffles, and so much more! Prost to an unforgettable day!
$30 day of event.
When:
2PM-10PM, Saturday, September 20th, 2025
$4 Bud Lights
$4 Rail drinks
$4 Oktoberfest shots
Free raffle and event pictures
The Great Oktoberfest Crawl 2025 will take place in Dupont Circle. All the participating venues will be walking distance from each other.
Dupont Circle boast energetic and dynamic environments. You'll find a blend of casual, sophisticated, and themed bars, including upscale cocktail lounges, casual neighborhood pubs, and even dive bars.
Dupont Circle Metro
1525 20th St NW.
Farragut North Metro: M Street Entrance
1001 Connecticut Ave NW.
Several Metrobus routes serve Dupont Circle. These include the 37, 42, 43, H1, L1, L2, D1, D2, D4, D6, G2, N2, N4, and N6.
Dupont Circle is walkable from Dupont Circle Metro and Farragut North Metro.
Purchasing your ticket online will save you money and time! Click here to sign up.
Check-in: You must arrive to the check-in bar (RECESSIONS) between 2PM and 4PM to pick up event wristband and event mug.
Can't make it there between those times? Have a friend pick up your stuff for you! All they need is your event ticket.
BAR CRAWL SCHEDULE:
2PM to 5PM: Recessions (2PM to 4PM check-in)
4:30PM to 6PM: Nero DC
5:30PM to 7:30PM: The MadHatter
6:30PM to 8:30PM: Tokyo Pearl + Ruben's
8PM to 10PM: Phantom DC (Oktoberfest Party)
No, tickets at the door are dependent on capacity of the event.
Yes, however tickets will only be available while supplies last and subject to a price increase on the day of the event. In the case of a sellout, tickets will not be on sale.
Sorry, the event is strictly 21+. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted, no exceptions.
Yes, most establishment participating in the event serve food and will have food specials available throughout the day.
Tickets are not refundable, but tickets holders may transfer tickets to someone else on their own. Tickets are transferred by printing out the ticket and handing it to the person of your choice.
Yes, email contact@projectdcevents.com to set up your group rate today. Group rates are subject to availability
Almost everyone at Oktoberfest wears traditional Bavarian attire; the men wear lederhosen, and the ladies wear dirndls.
