Prost! 20+ Oktoberfests in New Jersey To Put On Your Calendar

September 6, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

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!

New Jersey Oktoberfests 2018:

2nd Annual Oktoberfest and International Food Festival
The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Friends of Passaic County Parks are hosting the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest and International Food Festival on Saturday, September 22nd from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Garret Mountain Reservation Boat House, located at 8 Mountain Ave. in Woodland Park. Enjoy the food and heritage of Germany, as well as food from the various cultures that make Passaic County so diverse. The event will feature award-winning food trucks from across the state, as well as craft IPA beers brewed locally. Patrons can also enjoy live music and traditional Oktoberfest competitions, such as stein hoisting, keg stacking, corn hole, and tug-o-war. All proceeds benefit Friends of Passaic County Parks, which is a non-profit that advocates for preservation and enhancement of the local park system.
Date: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 from 3pm to 8pm
Address: Garret Mountain Reservation; 1 Valley Rd, Woodland Park, NJ
Cost: $5

Pig and Prince’s Oktoberfest
Time for Pig and Prince’s annual rocking Oktoberfest on Lackawanna Plaza! Details coming soon. Check their Facebook event.
Date: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: 1 Lackawanna Plz, Montclair, NJ
Cost: TBD

The 34th Annual Oktoberfest At Mountain Creek Resort
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with over 100 varieties of beers, ciders, hard sodas and seltzers – the most variety to date, authentic german food, and activities for kids and adult alike.
Dates: September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 | Saturday from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 8pm
Address: 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids under 5 are Free

Nacho Fathas Oktoberfest BBQ
Nacho Fathas Oktoberfest BBQ will celebrate both the season, beer and (of course) BBQ in Northern New Jersey outdoors at Garden State Plaza. An array of BBQ vendors will be on hand selling smoked meats and sausages. Other food vendors will offer traditional Oktoberfest fare like potato pancakes and soft pretzels. Grab some brews from a seasonal biergarten featuring local craft breweries and German beer on tap. Other attractions and activities include music and games for the entire family plus fun contests, giveaways and more!
Date: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: Garden State Plaza; 1 Garden State Plz, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids under 6 are free

Hackettstown Oktoberfest 2018
Hackettstown is ready to celebrate their 3rd annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest!Czig Meister Brewing Company, Homebrew University Main Street, Man Skirt Brewing and Bea McNallys Irish Pub and Eatery will host activities, contests, craft vendors, 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.
Dates: September 28th – 30th, 2018
Address: 144 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Oktoberfest
Celebrate the famous Bavarian tradition in Cape May the festival will be located on Carpenter Lane between Decatur & Jackson and continue down Jackson Street to Beach 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 29th, 2018 from 9am to 5pm
Address: Jackson St, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free

Downtown Somerville’s Oktoberfest
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 29th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: N. Bridge St, between Main St and High St in Downtown Somerville, NJ
Cost: $10 Admission

Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest
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, September 29th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Turtle Back Zoo;560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60

Chester Lion Club’s 20th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend
The Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest is a family event. Live music, entertainers, bounce houses and other inflatables, games, a climbing wall, and other activities are available for them to enjoy. The Chester Lions Club food tent offers a variety of authentic German food including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, smoked pork chops, apple strudel, delicious beehive cake and authentic plum cake, and more. Hod dogs, ice-cream, funnel cakes, and more are also available on site. And of course…beer!
Dates: September 29th & 30th, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: Chubb Park located on Route 24 West in Chester, NJ
Cost: $6, Kids under 12 are free.

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, September 30th, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm (Rain Date October 7th)
Address: Long Valley Brew Pub at Restaurant Village, 1 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, Ticket Vouchers $1 each

Oktoberfest presented by Valley Fall Farm
Bratwurst, Sauerbraten, Schnitzel, Spaetzle, Potato Pancake, Sauerkraut, Apple Strudel, live music and more! $35 ticket includes food and bottle of water. Beer, wine and cider sold separately. $47 ticket includes food, water and commemorative pint glass for unlimited beer (limited amount of glasses available).
Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
Address: Frelinghuysen Recreational Center, 139 Lincoln Laurel Road, Frelinghuysen, NJ
Cost: $35 to $47

Oktoberfest at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern
Special menu and beer prices, celebratory T-shirts and brewery reps on hand to talk about their brews, giveaways and more!
Date: October 3rd – 7th, 2018
Address: One E Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

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

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun.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 6th & 7th, 2018 from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Address: Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 1!
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 | Saturday, October 6 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 7 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

Belmar’s Octoberfest
Come join the fun at Octoberfest with a German Beer Garden, Food Vendors, and live German music with the Shore Blue Band.
Date: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 11am to 5pm
Address: Main Street, Belmar, NJ (between 8th & 10th Ave.)
Cost: Free to Attend

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

3rd Annual Oktober Family Festival
The Little Falls PBA #346 will be hosting its 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. 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. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the NJ State PBA Survivor and Welfare Fund.
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: 65 Union Avenue, Little Falls, New Jersey
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under are free

October Fest
In addition to many vendors, artists, crafters and activities, the 15th annual event will hold an OktoberFest Dinner, by registration only, from 4 – 8 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 10am to 4pm, Rain Date: October 14th
Address: Joe Palaia Park; 240 Whalepond Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under are free

Forest Lodge’s Oktoberfest
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 13th, 2018 from 11am to 5pm
Address: FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Rd. in Warren, NJ
Cost: $8, 10 and under Free

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

Oktoberfest
Great German food, Bier, Music, and Family Entertainment
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: Deutscher Club of Clark Inc; 787 Featherbed Ln, Clark, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 12 Free

OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!
The Oktoberfest at Laurita Winery features live entertainment, country line dance area, vineyard tours, and of course the Food Trucks! There will also be kids activities including a huge playground, bounce house, face painting, and Fireworks on Saturday Night!
Dates: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 and Sunday, October 21st, 2018
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd. New Egypt, New Jersey
Cost: $8 per person Saturday or Sunday on-line. $10 at the gate. Guests under 21 are free

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