It's OKTOBERFEST this weekend in Fredericksburg

Now how is this for the best mix of Virginia History and a historical festival based around Bavaria in Germany.  The US Civil War, and Germany's Beer Festival.

Why of course it is the Blue and Grey Brewing Company's 9th annual

 

Fredericksburg Area Oktoberfest

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All Weekend Long! Region: Northern Virginia Locality: Spotsylvania County Spotsylvania County Business Park 3300 Dill Smith Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Driving Directions Free Admission. ALL WEEKEND! In traditional Bavarian fashion, Fredericksburg comes together under the big tent in September to celebrate the 7th Annual Oktoberfest! Family fun, music, magic, song and dance. Newly released authentic Oktoberfest Beer and Hefeweizen from Blue & Gray Brewing. Numerous vendors selling delicious German foods and pastries. Free fall crafts table for the kids. Free samples of Blue & Gray Oktoberfest beer while it lasts. Beer for sale in 12oz or 16oz mugs, or 33.8oz (maas) commemorative stein. (Sign up on brewery homepage for 1/2 off coupon) Friday: 5-10pm keg-tapping ceremony and OOOmpah Band Saturday: 12:00 LOW'n'BROWS band OOOMPAH! Sing-along for prizes. 1:30 German Shepherd Exhibition Spotsylvania County K-9 Unit. Sunday: 11am-4 Live oompah band, preztel making! Come join us! Accessibility:   Date/Hours: Friday, September 25, 2009 (5:00 PM-10:00 PM) Saturday, September 26, 2009 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM) Sunday, September 27, 2009 (11:00 AM-4:00 PM) Children Welcome