- L’Auberge Chez François 7th Annual Alsatian Octoberfest Five-Course Musical Dinner Experience Featuring Award-Winning Accordionist Peter DiGiovanni
October 11, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
La Grande Tente Terrace
Celebrate fall, nature’s grande finale, with our 7th lively Alsatian Octoberfest on Sunday, October 11th, at 4:00pm. The evening will be filled with sumptuous libations, delectable food, live music, and merriment hosted by Chef Jacques’ Haeringer and team.
Our Alsatian Octoberfest experience will be offered on our garden terrace covered 40ft x 55ft tent, complete with Octoberfest style seating, six high speed fans, and café bistro lighting. Enjoy pastoral views of our six acres, two on-site gardens, koi pond, and blooming flowers. Our “Grande Tente” will be the perfect place for a lively and uplifting Octoberfest celebration!
Your celebration will begin with a very special Cours de Pain (bread course). In addition to our house-made garlic bread, Alsatian Bibeleskais, assorted breads and local butter, our neighbors at Nordic Knot in Reston will provide handmade pretzels and mustard made with hand-milled grains and all natural and organic ingredients.
Continue the evening’s festive experience featuring Chef’s Jacques’ traditional five-course menu, featuring delectable classics from our French-Alsatian heritage. Enjoy fabulous libations, including Alsatian and Austrian wines and a grande selection of beers including our very own Papa’s Pilsner from our favorite Virginia Craft Brewer, “Lost Rhino!”
What would Octoberfest be without festive German and Alsatian music, you ask? We are very much honored to present to you, in traditional Octoberfest style, the award-winning accordionist Peter DiGiovanni for our lively fall experience.
Joining us this afternoon and evening will be the uber talented accordionist Peter DiGiovanni. Peter has been a member of the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society for over 20 years.
He has been performing in various locations across the DMV and more. He has a large repertoire of wonderful tunes to enhance your Oktoberfest Experience here at Chez Francois today. Peter today, will recreate a vibrant and spirited genre that captures the essence of our Alsatian Style Oktoberfest.
Octoberfest Experience evening will also fun raffles, culinary prizes, and awards for the “best dressed” guests who come in their finest lederhosen and dirndls! This will be a fantastic Octoberfest celebration not to be missed.
O’zapft is, und prost!
Note: Early sign-up encouraged.
FEATURED OCTOBERFEST LIBATIONS
Joseph Cattin, Pinot Blanc 2018, Alsace
Steindorfer, Apetlon Rouge 2019, Austria
Papa’s Pilsner Beer Crafted by Local Award-Winning Lost Rhino Brewery
OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION MENU
Cours de Pain (Bread Course)
Nordic Knot’s Handmade Pretzels, Multigrain Mustard Alsatian Bibeleskais with our House-made Garlic Bread, Assorted Breads, Local Butter
Appetizer (Choice of One)
Papa’s Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée
Papa’s Onion Soup
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Chef Jacques’ Traditional Alsatian Tarte Flambée
Caramelized Onions and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
Salad
La Salade de l’Auberge
Organic Mesclun Salad, Garden Crudités, Vinaigrette Maison
Seasonal Sorbet
Entrée (Choice of One)
La Choucroute – Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut, Whiffletree Farms Bratwurst Pork, Assorted Sausages, Housemade Duck Confit, Sauerkraut
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La Choucroute – Alsatian Seafood Sauerkraut, Halibut, Salmon, Smoked Salmon and Trout, Sauerkraut
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Classic Creekstone Farms Natural Beef Bourguignon, Cabernet Wine Sauce, Organic Roasted Vegetables
Dessert
Chef Pascal’s Gâteau Forêt Noire (Black Forest Cake)
Locally Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Teas
Event Price: $154.00 (Excludes Tax and Gratuity), For a Total of $203.00 Per Person.
We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests. Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these wines at a very special price this evening.
