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Two leashed Dachshunds watching the fun at Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a dog-friendly event in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Guests and dogs resting in the pet-friendly outdoor area of Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a pet-friendly event in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Two men and a pup sitting at a dog-friendly table outside at Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Pups cooling off in a dog-friendly pool during Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
A couple holding two Wiener Dogs at Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a dog-friendly festival in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
A man carrying his costumed dog through Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a pet-friendly festival in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Participants getting ready for the dog-friendly Wiener Dog races during Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Competitors hold up their beers during the stein-holding contest at the dog-friendly Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Guests sitting on the dog-friendly lawn area at Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
People resting and checking out vendors at the pet-friendly Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
Two leashed Dachshunds watching the fun at Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a dog-friendly event in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Guests and dogs resting in the pet-friendly outdoor area of Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a pet-friendly event in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Two men and a pup sitting at a dog-friendly table outside at Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Pups cooling off in a dog-friendly pool during Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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A couple holding two Wiener Dogs at Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a dog-friendly festival in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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A man carrying his costumed dog through Oktoberfest at The Wharf, a pet-friendly festival in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Participants getting ready for the dog-friendly Wiener Dog races during Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Competitors hold up their beers during the stein-holding contest at the dog-friendly Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Guests sitting on the dog-friendly lawn area at Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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People resting and checking out vendors at the pet-friendly Oktoberfest at The Wharf in Washington, DC. Photo by @TheWharfDC.
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Oktoberfest at The Wharf

Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest at The Wharf! This dog-friendly event will be held from 2:00 PM–7:00 PM on October 3, 2026 at The Wharf DC in Washington, DC. Admission is free. Visit Website

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Don your dirndl or lederhosen, leash up your pup and head to to this fun annual festival! Polka dance by the water and cheer on the speediest Dachshunds in Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash. Take part in a stein hoisting championship and polka dance lessons. Food and drinks are also available for purchase at all Wharf bars and restaurants. Pets are allowed in outdoor spaces. The Wharf will provide water for pets to drink and small pools for pets to splash in.

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