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ThompsonFest 2025


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ThompsonFest 2025 – Thompson Island Brewing’s Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Raise your stein—ThompsonFest is back and bigger than ever! Join Thompson Island Brewing Company in Rehoboth Beach for our annual celebration of fall, Oktoberfest beer, and authentic German flavors. This year’s event features two full days of live music, a special Oktoberfest beer dinner, and the release of our seasonal Märzen.

📍 Location: Thompson Island Brewing Company, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
📅 Dates: September 18–21, 2025

🍺 Oktoberfest Beer Dinner – Thursday, September 18

Kick off the celebration with an expertly paired 4-course Oktoberfest dinner from Chef Raul, featuring traditional Bavarian-inspired fare. Full menu & tickets available here

🍻 ThompsonFest Märzen Can Release – Friday, September 19

Be the first to enjoy our Oktoberfest Märzen on draft and in cans. Pair it with our limited-time Oktoberfest food menu starting at 4 PM.

🎶 Beer Garden Oktoberfest Celebrations

Saturday, September 20 | 1–6 PM

  • Live music from Schützengiggles Oompah Band

  • Authentic Oktoberfest menu

Sunday, September 21 | 1–4 PM

  • Authentic German music by Musical Memories

  • $10 stein with fill + $4 refills (while supplies last)

  • Oktoberfest menu continues

Oktoberfest Menu (Sept 19–21)

  • Bavarian Pretzel with Beer Cheese & Mustard

  • Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Beer Mustard & Pretzel Roll

  • Footlong Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Beer Mustard & Pretzel Roll

  • Wood-Grilled Sausage Platter with No Bad Days Bratwurst, Weiss Wurst, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Beer Mustard

  • Pretzel-Crusted Pork Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pork Gravy

  • Schweinehaxe (Slow Braised Pork Shank) with Cheesy White Cheddar Spaetzle, Brown Butter Pretzel Crumb, Pork Jus

  • Weisnhendl (Marzen Brined Whole Yard Bird) Served Family Style

Celebrate fall the Bavarian way—great beer, live music, and hearty German food at ThompsonFest 2025!

Later Event: September 19
Locals Season – ½ Price Wine