Dig out your lederhosens and don your dirndls; it’s Oktoberfest in the District. Wondering where to grab a pretzel the size of your head? Think you’ve got what it takes to be a stein-hoisting champion? We’ve got you covered with some of the best places to explore during Oktoberfest.

Church Hall
Every day through Oct. 6

Located in a renovated food court, Georgetown’s beer and game hall has an Oktoberfest special: you get a one dollar pint of Aufsesser with the purchase of one bratwurst with Dusseldorf mustard and sauerkraut.

The Midlands
Multiple dates through Oct. 6 

Can’t miss the big game? This Park View beer garden has the sports-lover’s Oktoberfest covered: they’re hosting Halftime Hoists competitions during broadcasts of college football games, and winners receive prizes like tickets to shows at The Anthem.

The Fairmont 
Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m., Oct. 2 – 23 

The Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown will be transforming its garden into a German biergarten this October, featuring a grilling station and authentic German music. Pastry Chef Charles Froke will be baking Lebkuchen Herzen (heart shaped gingerbread cookie necklaces), a staple at German Oktoberfest celebrations. But get there early, only the first 30 guests will receive this edible jewelry.

Dacha Beer Garden 
Every day through Oct. 6 

Branding itself as D.C’s first real Oktoberfest celebration since prohibition, Dacha Beer Garden will be tapping a real oak barrel with a Festbier from the oldest brewery in the world—Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan—and you drink it from a boot mug at either their Navy Yard or Shaw location.

Wunder Garten 
Multiple dates through Oct. 6 

Pretend you’re in crisp fall air at this large NoMa beer garden. Wunder Garten’s fifth annual Oktoberfest celebration features a variety of different events over two weeks, including stein-sliding contests and live German band performances. Can’t leave your furry friend behind? Wunter Garten even has a “Dogtoberfest,” a special time welcome to pups.

Biergarten Haus 
Oct. 3, 10, 17

Thursdays are just the pregame for Friday, right? For three Thursdays of October, Biergarten Haus, home of the largest patio on H Street NE, will be hosting stein-hoisting competitions. Prizes include gift cards and football game tickets.

Bronson Bier Hall 
Oct. 5, 12 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Celebrate Arlington’s Oktoberfest Finale with live music, enormous Munich pretzels, and mouthwatering bratwursts and sausages at this traditional beer hall in Ballston, replete with long communal tables and outdoor games.

Barrel 
Every day through Oct. 6

After all of your Oktoberfest shenanigans, you might be looking for a break from the bier. Barrel, situated right behind Capitol Hill, will be serving a special Jagerwurst on a pretzel bun and a slew of featured Jägermeister cocktails.