2024 EVENT INFORMATION
Presented by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation and the Rotary Club of Fredericktowne
Location: Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Sat, October 19, 2024 11am-6pm
Sun, October 20, 2024 12pm-5pm
Rain or shine! Join us for our most popular event, an important fundraiser for the operation of our organization and upkeep of Schifferstadt.
Come enjoy great food and drink, lively German music, historic demonstrations, and hand-made products from many arts & crafts vendors.
Tours of the museum are available - buy your tickets in the Gift Shop at the event.
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Join us to celebrate Frederick's German heritage and history at the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum.
Proceeds from this event benefit programs of Frederick County Landmarks Foundation and the preservation of Schifferstadt, a National Historic Landmark, as well as community programs of the Rotary Club of Fredericktowne (our partner in this event).
EVENT INFORMATION
Parking: Free parking is available along Baker Park and in nearby neighborhoods. Parking at the nearby Frederick Church of the Brethren lot will be available (with donations designated for mission programs) on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and free of charge on Sunday, October 20, after 12:30 p.m. (following church services).
Admission Fee: No fee, but donations are appreciated. Cash and credit card accepted for FCLF/Rotary sold food and beverages. There are ATMs on site, for a fee.
Food/Beverage: Plan on having lunch or dinner with us! We will once again serve up traditional German fare including local Bratwurst and pretzels. Enjoy a variety of American and German beer. We'll have dessert and veggie brats too!
Vendors/Artisans: Kick off your holiday shopping by patronizing a variety of arts and craft vendors. Handmade jewelry, prints, pottery, woven treasures, and much more!
Demonstrations: A variety of demonstrations will connect the past with present. Past years have included open-air cooking, blacksmithing, woodturning, spinning, painting, and weaving.
Entertainment: Come to the music tent and sing and dance along with traditional German music.
House & Garden Tours / Gift Shop: Docent-led tours of the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum will be available throughout the day for a small donation per person. Children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space, tickets should be purchased upon arrival at the event. The 18th-century garden is open for a free, self-guided tour.
Gift Shop: A variety of handmade goods, note cards, pottery, period children's toys, books on local history, and art can be purchased in the museum gift shop. Oktoberfest T-shirts and beer steins are available! Cash or credit card accepted.
Social Media: For updates on the event and to share your pictures at the event, please follow us on Facebook! @frederickcolandmarks
Extend Your Visit: Make a day or weekend visit to Historic Frederick. We recommend checking out Visit Frederick’s website where you can obtain information on lodging, dining, and other attractions to see and enjoy before or after attending Oktoberfest. www.visitfrederick.org
Media: We always welcome the media to cover Oktoberfest before and during the event. Please contact us at info@fredericklandmarks.org if you are looking for story ideas, images, quotes, or other information. Thank you in advance for your coverage.
Volunteers: This event is not possible without our many volunteers who give of their time and talent. Interested in helping with the event?! Please email volunteer@fredericklandmarks.org!
