Brewery Events

Oktoberfest at Afterglow Brewing

October 3 2026

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Afterglow Brewing 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA,

🥨🍻 PROST! OKTOBERFEST IS COMING TO AFTERGLOW! 🍻🥨

Dust off your dirndls and break out the lederhosen—we’re throwing a massive Oktoberfest celebration, and it’s time to see who has the strongest arm in Norfolk! 💪🍺

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd, from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM for a full day of cold brews, incredible food, local shopping, and epic competition. 🇩🇪✨

🍻 CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS:
💪 .5 LITER STEIN HOISTING CONTEST: Think you’ve got what it takes to hold a .5L stein extended with a straight arm the longest? Test your endurance, gain everlasting glory, and win some awesome prizes!

🍺 THE RETURN OF LEDERGLOSEN FESTBIER: Our fan-favorite, smooth, golden German-style lager is officially back on tap! Crisp, bready, and brewed specifically for raising high in the air.

🍝 MOCKINGBIRD PASTA BAR: Serving up a special Oktoberfest-themed menu packed with mouthwatering eats to pair with your beer!

🛍️ LOCAL VENDOR MARKET: Shop around and support amazing local makers throughout the day.

🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Good tunes rolling all afternoon and evening to keep the energy going.

Start practicing those arm holds, grab your crew, and come celebrate Oktoberfest the Afterglow way! 🍻🇩🇪

📍 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA

⏰ Saturday, Oct 3rd | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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