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The real Oktoberfest may have technically started earlier this week, but if you're still looking to celebrate, all is not lost. Below, spirited events in the district that prove there's still time to enjoy this beer-soaked, sausage-heavy holiday.
Hoppy Oktoberfest: Mad Fox Brewing Company, September 27
Outdoor drinking of 'fest beers and themed food at this NorVa brewery.
Das Best Oktoberfest, September 27 & October 11
Corralled event with beer, food, live music and more.
Oktoberfest at Open Road, September 27 & October 4
Themed beers all clocking in well under $10.
Oktoberfest at Bar Dupont, through September 28
The restaurant's outdoor patio transforms into a German biergarten, with German beer and inspired food.
Oktoberfest at The Lobby Lounge: October 3-31
The Ritz-Carlton DC's lounge will feature DMV beers and spirited eats made with local ingredients.
Bocktoberfest: The Fainting Goat, through October 5
$5 beers and house-made goatwurst
Porktoberfest: Chef Geoff's, October 28
$29 nets all-you-can-eat whole pig, sausages, wild boar chili and more
TrummerFest: Trummer's on Main, through October 30
Trummer's pays tribute to owner Stefan Trummer's Austrian childhood by transforming into an Austrian wine tavern, Tuesdays - Thursdays from 5:30pm-9pm
NorVa Offerings
Northern Virginia Magazine rounds up a bevy of local 'fests outside city limits [NorVa Mag]
(Editor's Note: This story originally identified the wrong Ritz-Carlton for the event).