Blob's Park

Blob's Park was a German beer hall located in Jessup, Maryland, that centered on a large wooden dance floor serving as the main gathering space. The venue combined dining and drinking areas with room for hundreds of people to socialize and move throughout the building.

The beer hall was founded in 1933 by Max Blob following the end of Prohibition, when German communities could openly gather again. The business operated for over 80 years before closing in 2014, remaining an important gathering place throughout its existence.

The venue bore the founder's name and served as a gathering place where German traditions and community celebrations were central to its identity. Visitors experienced authentic folk customs and shared dining in a welcoming setting designed to reflect Old World customs.

Access to the venue was via Max Blobs Park Road, and the property was spread out, so visitors should plan time for parking and orientation. The building was designed with wide entrances and open ground-level spaces that made navigation fairly straightforward.

The venue hosted the first Oktoberfest celebration in the United States in 1947, pioneering a tradition that later spread nationwide. This early gathering helped establish German cultural customs within American society.