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Prost! New Jersey Oktoberfests to Put on Your Calendar!

Prost! Now that it’s Fall, it’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest all across New Jersey. Here are some New Jersey Oktoberfests to Put on Your Calendar!

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These events are happening THIS weekend and beyond, from the beer to the family fun…it’s all listed in date order:

New Jersey Oktoberfests 2017:

2nd Annual Oktober Family Festival – September 30th
The Little Falls PBA #346 will be hosting its 2nd Annual Oktober Family Festival. Gourmet Food Trucks, NJ Craft Beer,Live Music, Craft Vendors and Kids Play Area will make for a fantastic Fall Day. Bring your appetite, while enjoying a number of NJ Craft beers along with the amazing sounds of Little Nikki’s Radio and DJ Mike Deluccia. Face painting, Rock climbing Wall are just some of the activities available for kids. Event is CoSponsored by the Little Falls Shop-Rite and J&M Towing. Rain Date Sunday October 1st 2017 (Follow us on Facebook and Instagram)
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2017; 12pm to 8pm
Address: 65 Union Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey
Cost: $5

Downtown Somerville’s Oktoberfest – September 30th
Annual Oktoberfest Celebration, brought to you by Tapastre and Project PUB.Eat, drink and be merry! Local craft beers and traditional Oktoberfest brews will be on hand, along with plenty of food from local restaurants and live music from awesome bands throughout the day. Featuring plenty of amazing Oktoberfest style beers, along with mead, cider, sangria and pumpkin beers. 2 large tents will house plenty of seating for you to hang out and enjoy some delicious food being provided by several local Somerville restaurants. Competitions throughout the day on Saturday including a Stein Holding Contest and a Brat Eating Competition sponsored by Court House Subs.
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2017; 12pm to 9pm
Address: N. Bridge St, between Main St and High St in Downtown Somerville, NJ
Cost: $10 Admission

Westmont Oktoberfest on the Square – September 30th
German beer, traditional food and live music under a big tent in the square!
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2017; 12pm to 10pm
Address: 51 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ
Cost: Free to enter, pay as you go. Or $25 VIP tix available

Oktoberfest – September 30th
Celebrate the famous Bavarian tradition in Cape May the festival will be located on Carpenter Lane between Decatur & Jackson and continue down Jackson Street toBeach Ave. as it is transformed into a German promenade with authentic music and food. Visit the Beer Gardens and Food Courts browse the artisans tables selling crafts, antiques and collectibles.
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2017; 10am to 5pm
Address: Jackson St, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free

Garden State Beer Company’s Oktoberfest – September 30th
Fall is Coming!! And so are delicious Fall Beers! Release of our Oktober Ale and Headless Hessian Pumpkin Ale!TJ’s BBQ Catering will be on hand serving up some amazing food and The Indelible Groove will be playing from 5pm-9pm!
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, 12pm to 9pm
Address: Garden State Beer Company; 247 E White Horse Pike, Galloway, New Jersey
Cost: Free Admission

Hackettstown Oktoberfest 2017 – September 30th & October 1st
Czig Meister Brewing Co., Homebrew University, Man Skirt Brewing and Bea McNally’s Irish Pub and Eatery will host activities, contests, music, drinks and food at their Platz through regular operating hours.This Oktoberfest is a family friendly event; there’s a kids’ costume contest category and other non-alcohol related activities. (The Stein Carry Race is with water; grain bag toss, etc. Other drinks will be available as well.)
Date: Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Address: 219 Main Street, Hackettstown, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend

Seaside Height’s Oktoberfest – September 30th & October 1st
The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest takes place on Saturday, Sept. 30th 11AM to 7PM and Sunday, Oct. 1st from 11AM to 6PM. Join us on the Boulevard between Grant Ave and Dupont Ave. Oktoberfest kicks off on Saturday at 11AM with the Tapping of the Keg! The event also features seasonal craft beer tastings, great bands all weekend long, authentic German food, artisans and crafters, beer garden, food trucks, kids zone, and the Oktoberfest Muscle Car Showdown.
Dates: Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Address: Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Craft Beer Tasting Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door DD $5.00 for anyone 12 and older (cash only at the gate). Kids 11 and under are FREE

17th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest – October 7th
The feel-good spirit of Highland’s Oktoberfest is modeled on the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Authentic German food, live music, dancing and entertainment from 2 – 9 pm.
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 2-9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest – October 7th & 8th
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun. On October 7th & 8th, from 10am-5pm, Smithville presents over 100 Juried Crafters, an International Food Court, Music, Kids Activities, non- Profit organizations and more. All of this food and fun in addition to over 60 shoppes, Carousel rides, Train rides, Paddle boats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that grace the Smithville Village year round!
Dates: October 7th & 8th, 2017; 10am to 5pm
Address: Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Belmar’s Octoberfest – October 8th
Come join the fun at Octoberfest with a German Beer Garden, Food Vendors, and live German music with Jingleheimer Oompah Band
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017; 11am to 5pm
Address: Main Street, Belmar, NJ (between 8th & 10th Ave.)
Cost: Free to Attend

Beach Haus Brewery’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration – with Polkadelphia – October 8th
Ein, zwei, drei, g’suffa! – (one, two, three, down the hatch!) Grab your Lederhosen and Dirndl’s! It’s an Oktoberfest festival!Join Beach Haus as we celebrate Oktoberfest with the entire town of Belmar, NJ this October 8th. They will have tours of the brewery all day and will also be featuring 4 German-style varieits – our Pumptoberfest (pumpkin-spiced Märzen), Oktoberfest (Märzen), Winter Rental (Schwarzbier) and several Radlers (Grapefruit, Cranberry, Lemon) Philly’s own Polkadelphia will once again be providing all the oom-pah music you can handle! They will be playing from 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017; 11am to 6pm
Address: Beach Haus Brewery; 801 Main St, Belmar, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend; $15 gets you a commemorative 20oz beer stein with a first fill. $5 refills for the rest of the afternoon.

Long Valley Brew Pub’s Oktoberfest – October 8th
Yearly outdoor event held at Long Valley Brew pub. Family fun and live music with Mama’s Stew held in the parking lot.
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017; 12pm to 6pm
Address: 1 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ

Annual Oktoberfest at Circa High Bridge – October 8th
Annual Oktoberfest celebration featuring live music and Neshaminy Creek Brewery
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017; 1-6pm
Address: 37 Main Street. High Bridge, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Forest Lodge’s Oktoberfest – October 14th
Yodel on over to FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Rd. in Warren, NJ.The celebration begins Saturday, October 14th (rain date; Sunday, October 15). Gates Open 11am-5pm.Live music with the Doppelganger Band! Hearty German & American foods available for purchase. Don’t forget that cold German beer to wet your whistle! Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Inflatables, carnival booths and more! Vendor Fair in the Park! Start your holiday shopping early.
Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017; 11am to 5pm
Address: FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Rd. in Warren, NJ
Cost: $7, 10 and under Free

Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest – October 14th
Hosted by New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest supporters are able to enjoy a live Oompah Band and sample dozens and dozens of seasonal brews from around the corner and around the world, all set to the backdrop of the beautiful Essex County Turtle Back Zoo (560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052). In addition to traditional music and beers there will be local craft and food vendors on site. Ales ‘N Tails is a benefit for the Essex County Parks Foundation.
Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017; 6-9pm
Address: Turtle Back Zoo;560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60

Resorts Casino Hotel’s Oktoberfest – October 20th & 21st
Enjoy authentic German food specialties, a shopping marketplace, and traditional German entertainment!
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2017; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Resorts Casino Hotel; 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cost: $5

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