- L’Auberge Chez François’ 6th Annual Alsatian Oktoberfest Five-Course Lively Musical Wine & Beer Dinner Experience Featuring Award-Winning Accordionists "The Tuneful Twosome" Peter DiGiovanni and Halina Banas-Jones
October 12, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
La Grande Tente Garden Terrace
Celebrate fall, nature’s Grande finale, with our sixth annual lively Alsatian Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 12th, at 4:00pm. The evening will be filled with sumptuous continuous libations, delectable food, live music, and merriment hosted by Chef Jacques’ Haeringer and team.
Our Alsatian Octoberfest experience will be offered on our covered garden terrace under our 40ft x 55ft tent, complete with six high speed fans, café bistro lighting, and 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 Oktoberfest celebration!
Your celebration will begin with a very special Corbeille 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 six-course menu, featuring delectable classics from our French-Alsatian heritage. Enjoy fabulous libations, including Alsatian wines and a Grande selection very own Papa’s Pilsner crafted by our own garden hops by the team of Local Award-winning brewery, Lost Rhino.
What would Oktoberfest be without festive German and Alsatian music, you ask? We are very much honored to present to you, in traditional Oktoberfest style, the award-winning accordionists for our lively fall experience. Joining us this afternoon will be the uber talented TUNEFUL TWOSOME, Peter DiGiovanni and Halina Banas-Jones. Peter and Halina have been members of the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society for over 20 years.
They have been performing together in various locations across the DMV and more. They have a large repertoire of wonderful tunes to enhance your Oktoberfest Experience here at Chez Francois today. The Tuneful Twosome will recreate a vibrant and spirited genre that captures the essence of our Alsatian Style Oktoberfest.
Our 5th Annual Octoberfest Experience evening will also include fun raffles, culinary prizes, and awards for the “best dressed” guests who come in their finest lederhosen and dirndls! Guests will share spacious long communal tables in Oktoberfest style. This will be a fantastic Oktoberfest celebration not to be missed.
O’zapft is, und prost!
Note: Very limited seating. Early sign-up encouraged.
FEATURED OKTOBERFEST LIBATIONS
Cremant d’Alsace
Pinot Blanc, Alsace
Pinot Noir, Alsace
Papa’s Pilsner Beer Crafted by Lost Rhino
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION MENU
Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)
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 Traditionnel Onion Soup
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Chef Jacques’ Traditional Alsatian Tarte Flambée
Caramelized Onions and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
Seasonal Sorbet
Entrée (Choice of One)
La Choucroute – Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut, Whiffletree Farms Bratwurst Pork, Assorted Sausages, Housemade Duck Confit
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La Choucroute – Alsatian Seafood Sauerkraut, Halibut, Salmon, Smoked Salmon and Trout
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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)
Julius Meinl Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Event Price: $155.00 (Excludes Tax & Gratuity); for a total of $198.00 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. Tickets non-refundable.
