Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21
11:30am – 6:30pm
Carriage House Lawn (1700 Hampton Street)
Special notice for Saturday ticket holders: Your tickets will be honored on Sunday because of early event closure due to lightning.
Toast the fall with friends and family at Bier-Garden on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont! This two-day German-style festival is the perfect way to join in the world’s largest folk festival without traveling to Munich!
Wear your lederhosen or dirndl, or come as you are! Revelers of all ages will find a festive scene with lively music, German folk dancers, yard games, and an authentic Marketplatz featuring local vendors selling artisanal treats and gifts. Bring the kids for an afternoon of crafts, games, entertainment and more in the Kinderzone.
On the entertainment stage, DJ BearBonez will spin festival tunes all afternoon, with performances by juggler Jonathan Austin, the Hirschjäger dancers and Fritz’s Polka Band. Don’t miss the dachshund costume contest and parade, hosted by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation.
Bier-Garden admission includes entry to The Robins Nature Center from 11:30am-5pm, so you may explore and learn while you're at Maymont!
Getting Here
All three entrances will be open for Bier-Garden admission both days. (Please note: the grounds will be closed to the public except for Bier-Garden attendees both days.)
Event parking is available by all three entrances: Hampton Street, The Robins Nature Center, and Maymont Farm. Parking is limited and ridesharing or public transit are encouraged.
TICKETS
Advanced Tickets:
- Adult: $10
- Child (16 & under): $6
- Infant (under 1 year): FREE
Day-of Tickets:
- Adult: $15
- Child (16 & under): $8
- Infant (under 1 year): FREE
Maymont Members: FREE
Museums for All*: FREE
*Present a SNAP or EBT card for free admission for yourself + up to 3 guests; at the entrance or in advance at the Nature Center or Welcome Center (Fri-Sun) 10am-5pm.
All event proceeds help Maymont care for its historic mansion, grounds and animals.
Getting Here
All three entrances will be open for Bier-Garden admission both days. (Please note: the grounds will be closed to the public except for Bier-Garden attendees both days.)
Event parking is available by all three entrances: Hampton Street, The Robins Nature Center, and Maymont Farm. Parking is limited and ridesharing or public transit are encouraged.
Food, Beer and Fun!
Hoist an authentic Paulaner beer, or try a variety of local craft brews, cider and non-alcoholic options. Savor mouth-watering Bavarian and Polish specialties like brats, schnitzel and pierogi, all crafted by local chefs, plus fun festival treats from some of our favorite food trucks.
There’s plenty of space to spread out! Grab a picnic table or a bench, or take a seat at a Munich-style long table in the Festhaus tent, with entertainment scheduled all day. Join in the Stein-Hoisting Contest to see who can outlast everyone else – two rounds per day!
And, for dedicated beer aficionados and homebrew-curious, learn from demonstrations by Dan Jablow of Small Batch Brewing and Director of Brewing Education at University of Richmond's School of Professional and Continuing Studies.
On tap all day, 16-oz. pours ($8):
- Paulaner, Väsen and Bingo Beer
- Gluten-free cider
- Non-alcoholic options
Commemorative glass steins available for purchase!
German-style cuisine at the Brauthauses (prices vary):
- Traditional German classics prepared by Capital Ale House
- Hots & Brats by The Mayor Meats
- Pierogis from Ryba's Pierogi
Food-truck court sweets and snacks (prices vary):
- Woodhead's Grill
- Pops Kettle Corn
- Westray’s Finest
- Funnel Cake Recess
- Timber Pizza (Saturday only)
- Jackson Classic Cheesecake (Sunday only)
Marketplatz, featuring local artisans
- Back Pocket Provisions
- Beach Station Farm and Nursery
- Crescent Simples
- MOTH WOOD
- Pawfect Sweets
- The Glass Shanty
- The Herbalist’s Garden
- Whitley’s Peanut Factory
- Richmond Flower Truck
Fun in the Kinderzone
- Craft tent activities:
- Lebkuchen (gingerbread heart necklaces)
- Bavarian flags
- Coloring sheets
- Planting station
- Temporary tattoos
- Inflatable games
- Including Soccer Shots' inflatable soccer arena
- Fun with Goldfish Swim School
Saturday
11:30am–5:00pm — SGTEV Hirschjäger Bavarian Dancers & DJ BearBonez
12:10pm — Jonathan the Juggler
1:10pm — Stein Hoisting Competitions
1:50pm — Pint Sized Pup Parade* by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation
2:20pm — Jonathan the Juggler
3:10pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
4:00pm — Pint Sized Pup Parade* by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation
4:20pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
5:20pm — Stein Hoisting Competitions
5:40pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
Sunday
11:30am–5:00pm — DJ BearBonez
12:10pm — Jonathan the Juggler
1:10pm — Stein Hoisting Competitions
1:50pm — Pint Sized Pup Parade* by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation
2:20pm — Jonathan the Juggler
3:10pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
4:00pm — Pint Sized Pup Parade* by the Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation
4:20pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
5:20pm — Stein Competitions
5:40pm — Fritz’s Polka Band
*Pint Sized Pup Parades
The Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation is coordinating the parades — advanced registration is required. (Apart from these pre-registered pups, pets are not permitted at Bier-Garden or Maymont in general.)
Additional Information
If your company is interested in sponsoring or being a partner of this event, email our development team at development@maymont.org.
Bier-Garden is a rain or shine event, and tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, except in the case that Maymont cancels the event. If you are unable to attend the event, please consider your ticket purchase as a donation.
Please note that attendees voluntarily assume all risks and dangers incidental to the event, including any injuries or damages that may occur, and waive all claims against the event organizer, venue, and any associated parties, whether known or unknown, arising from their attendance at the event.