Event Info
It’s time to dust off your lederhosen!
The Fort Adams Trust and Ragged Island Brewing Co. are excited to announce the Newport Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 18th! Bavaria meets The Ocean State inside the walls of historic Fort Adams where attendees will be able to enjoy authentic German beer, wine, food, and live music.
This 21+ event will become an annual tradition and will serve as the largest annual fundraising event for the Fort Adams Trust, the non-profit organization tasked with maintaining this incredible structure.
Tickets
Newport Oktoberfest tickets include entry to the festival from 2:00 to 5:30 PM and a stein glass to be used for all-samples-included beer throughout the afternoon. Designated driver tickets include entry to the festival, and a glass upon exiting the festival. Food can be purchased onsite from local caterers and vendors.
| Tickets | General Admission | Designated Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Online | $65 | $20 |
| At the Gate | $70 | $25 |
Beer
All General Admission attendees will receive a custom glass beer stein upon entering the Festival to be used throughout the afternoon for all-pours-included sampling from local breweries Ragged Island Brewing Co., Taproot Brewery, Rejects Beer Co., and three German staples — Weihenstephan, Paulaner and Spaten.
Stein Pours
Enjoy the authentic Oktoberfest experience of communal tables under a tent with full stein pours and refills by our servers all afternoon.
Wine
Authentic German wines will be available for pouring and is included in the general admission ticket price.
Food
Authentic Bavarian food will be for sale at the festival, including bratwurst, kraut, roast chickens, giant pretzels, and more from McGrath Clambakes and Catering, and GG’s Pretzels.
FAQ’s
The 2022 Newport Oktoberfest is the first of what we hope to become an annual Autumn celebration! If you have any questions not answered here on this website and below, please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected].
The event is 21+. No one without a ticket or under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants and babies.
We love dogs too, but sorry, there are no dogs allowed in the festival unless they are a service animal.
The festival is rain or shine. Most of the event is held under a large tent. In the event of extreme and severe weather forecasted, the festival may be canceled or altered after organizers consult with public safety officers. THERE ARE NO RAIN DATES OR REFUNDS in the event of an extreme weather cancellation.
Tickets are non-refundable. No Exceptions. However, in the event that you cannot attend and have tickets, you are welcome to gift or sell them. The event is not responsible for private transactions regarding ticket resale.
In the event that you cannot attend, you are welcome to gift or sell your ticket. Each ticket has a unique barcode. The Newport Oktoberfest is not responsible for private transactions regarding ticket resale.
Free parking is available at Fort Adams State Park in the lot nearest to the Fort and overflow parking available in the sports fields on the left.
Fort Adams
The Newport Oktoberfest will be held under a large tent on the parade grounds inside the walls of historic Fort Adams. A portion of all proceeds from the event benefit the Fort Adams Trust.
Glass Stein
All attendees will receive this branded 1L Glass Stein for full glass samples poured throughout the afternoon! Designated Drivers will receive their glass upon exiting the festival.
Live Music
Sing and dance along with the “Schwarze Schafe Band”; a five-piece German Band that will be playing German music throughout the afternoon.
Event Partners
Fort Adams State Park
80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
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