20+ NJ Beer Festivals to Look Forward to in October!
October is a GREAT time for Fall Beers…and there’s plenty of festivals and events going on this month! From Oktoberfests to Brewery Anniversary Parties, the Big Brew Beer Festival, and so much more…put these events on your calendar!
20+ NJ Beer Festivals to Look Forward to in October:
Oktoberfest at Lone Eagle Brewing
Come dressed in your Authentic Oktoberfest outfit, enjoy festive music, and partake in Marzen Traditional German Style Lager on tap.
Date: October 5th – 7th, 2018
Address: Lone Eagle Brewing, 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Morristown Big Brew Beer Festival
The Big Brew Beer Festival is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet and hang out.
With over 200 unique tastings it’s a great place to discover new beers and speak to brewery representatives.
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018; 2 Sessions
Address: The Morristown Armory; 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Hops For Hounds Beer Festival
Westwood Golf Club is going to the dogs! Sample beer offerings from local distributors and craft breweries while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the golf course and raising funds for Almost Home Animal Shelter. You might even end up making a new furry friend!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 12pm to 4pm
Address: Westwood Golf Club, 850 Kings Hwy, West Deptford, NJ
Cost: $10 – $40
Oktoberfest at Garden State Beer Co
Fall is Coming!! And so are GSB’s delicious Fall Beers! Party it up with the release of their Oktober Ale and Headless Hessian Pumpkin Ale! Plus, Pork Island BBQ will be on hand serving up some amazing food!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 4pm to 11pm
Address: 247 E White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
River Horse Oktoberfest 2018
Raise your mug and celebrate the most wonderful time of year! Fall is finally here, and River Horse has a special new beer to celebrate with! Throughout the night they will also be tapping a variety of unique casks to indulge your tastebuds! Plus the talented musicians and craft beer lovers of Lunch Hour Six Pack to keep you rocking all night!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm
Address: River Horse Brewing Company; 2 Graphics Dr, Ewing Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $40
Beltoberfest
5th Annual Belftoberfest Celebration at Belford Brewing Company located in the heart of Belford.Come out for a beerapalooza experience!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: 84 Leonardville Rd, Belford, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
18th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest
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!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 2pm to 9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
River Horse Oktoberfest 2018
Raise your mug and celebrate the most wonderful time of year! Fall is finally here, and River Horse has a special new beer to celebrate with! Throughout the night they will also be tapping a variety of unique casks to indulge your tastebuds! Plus the talented musicians and craft beer lovers of Lunch Hour Six Pack to keep you rocking all night!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm
Address: River Horse Brewing Company; 2 Graphics Dr, Ewing Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $40
Long Valley Brew Pub’s Oktoberfest
Featuring Live Music by Mama’s Stew, German Food, LV Brew Pub’s Craft Beers, Face Painting, and Pumpkin Painting!
Date: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm (Rain Date October 14th)
Address: Long Valley Brew Pub at Restaurant Village, 1 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, Ticket Vouchers $1 each
Oktoberfest at Asbury Festhalle
Live German Music! German Beer! German Food!
Date: Monday, October 8th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, 527 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Central Jersey Beer Festival
Taste over 150 beers for 4 hours! Listen to Live Music, Meet Brewers, Enjoy a Cash bar and Food Vendors from 1 til 6pm
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11:45am to 6pm
Address: Mercer County Park Festival Grounds; 1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $10 – $80
New Brunswick 2nd Annual Oktoberfest 2018
Oktoberfest is a fall celebration of music, food and community held in the New Brunswick City Center. Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews to German beers and vendors that will keep your interest. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of free kid’s activities, music, games, a photo booth and so much more! Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Oktoberfest spirit by wearing their best dirndl or lederhosen. The fun continues with live music throughout the day including; the School of Rock, the Pepperville Band, and more, along with traditional German music!
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: New Brunswick City Market; 109 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Atlantic City Beer & Whiskey Festival
Don’t Miss Tropicana Atlantic City’s annual Beer and Whiskey Festival… 60 Beers & 30 Whiskeys with live entertainment by The GoodManFiske Band
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 2pm to 8pm
Address: Tropicana Atlantic City; 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30 in advance or $35 at the door
Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Annual event featuring live music, food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by Gaslight Brewery who will be selling beer, ciders and wines.
Date: Friday, October 19th, 2018 from 5pm to 10pm
Address: Seton Village, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Bordentown Riverfest
RiverFest is a family friendly event… It’s a four acre beer garden with 9 beers on tap, wine and sangria too, 15 restaurants, live bands all day, our new teen and adult attractions, and a free kids area with bounce attractions, magicians and face painters.
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: 100 West Park Street, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free, Presale drink passes are $18 in advance, $23 at the gate
Triple Nickel Third Anniversary Celebration
Double Nickel Brewing Co’s 3rd anniversary!
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: 1585 Route 73, Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: Free
Spellbound Brewing’s 4th Anniversary
Expect 30+ beers on tap with rare, exclusive one of a kind brews tapping all day.
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: 10 Lippincott Ln, Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free
Sussex Big Brew Beer Festival
Big Brew Sussex Beer Festival returns to The Sussex County Fairgrounds on Friday October 26 with a fantastic Fall Festival, Oktoberfest style!
Celebrate Halloween with Boos & Brews! Costumes welcomed & encouraged. 100+ craft beers, great food and Music! A Beertastic Evening and a great way to celebrate Oktoberfest! Fest will be inside the Richards Building and outside in the Courtyard. Don’t miss out on a great evening of craft beer, food and fun!
Date: Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 7pm to 11pm
Address: The Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $15 to $65
Forgotten Boardwalks’s 4 Year Anniversary + Ghost Ship Party
Forgotten Boardwalk is turning four and they would like you to help them re-create a night aboard the luxury liner, the USS Morro Castle. Be your own captain & dress as your favorite cruise person! Several new and old beers on tap!
Date: Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing, 1940 Olney Ave, Ste 100, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
3rd Annual Belford Brewing Company Halloween Party
Come out to the “3rd Annual Belford Brewing Company Halloween Party” for some laughs, food and drinks. Come dressed up and have some blast. Prizes will go to the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes.
Date: Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm
Address: 84 Leonardville Rd, Belford, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Crafts and Drafts at River Horse Brewing Company: Fall Edition
Join 40+ unique makers and a couple food truck masters this fall for our third handmade market takeover inside the Ewing, New Jersey brewery warehouse. Vendors are welcome to sample the brew. This event is free to attend, family-friendly, and dogs are permitted in the tasting room only.
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest
If you and your favorite ghouls and goblins are looking for a screamin’ good time, then don’t you dare miss the Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest! Enjoy a glass of brew in the beer garden from New Jersey craft breweries like Devil’s Creek, Death of the Fox, Lunacy, and many more. And with 20 food trucks serving up “cauldrons” of great grub, you’ll never go hungry. Plus there will be live entertainment, artisanal crafters and kids’ activities for even the littlest ghost. Don’t forget to come dressed for the occasion and enter the costume contest!
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: RiverWinds Community Center; 1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ
Cost: $5 – $12, discounts for tickets in advance. Kids under 10 are Free
