Vienna — Vienna Oktoberfest celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with an expanded beer garden and food court as well as new vendors and entertainment options. The festival has historically drawn 20,000-30,000 attendees. Presented by the the Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna, Oktoberfest will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, on historic Church Street. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Vienna’s 2017 Oktoberfest will feature:

• Live entertainment on three stages: Main Stage, Kid's Stage, Acoustic Stage

• German Beer and Food Garden featuring the Caboose Brewing Company * Domestic Beer and Multinational Food Garden located on Mill Street

• Access to beer and wine at all food locations

• Children’s activities and games

• All new Handcrafted Market

• All new Business Expo area

• German Auto Show

Oktoberfest’s steady growth signifies markedly increased interest in Vienna as a destination for shopping, eating, and beer. Vienna’s own, Caboose Brewing Company, is the Platinum Sponsor for the second consecutive year. “We’re so excited to be an Oktoberfest partner again,” said Caboose co-owner Matt Greer, “we love being part of this hyper-local, family-friendly community event and are thrilled to help raise money for local charities with the VBA Foundation. It is the next best thing to the Munich Oktoberfest!” Oktoberfest is accepting sponsor and vendor applications through Sept. 19, 2017. For more information and vendor applications, visit the Oktoberfest website, www.viennaoktoberfest.org.

Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend the event on leashes. No festival-specific parking or shuttles are available; public parking spaces are available throughout the Vienna commercial area. There will be a designated Uber/Lyft pick-up and drop-off area within feet of the festival.