Prost! 25+ New Jersey Oktoberfests to Put On Your Calendar

September 16, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

Prost! Now that it’s Fall (technically Fall starts Sept 22), it’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest all across New Jersey. Here are some New Jersey Oktoberfest events to put on your calendar. Some of these events take place as early as this weekend (apologies for the delay…I don’t know why Oktoberfest starts in September), so be sure to view this list often. Bookmark it in case new events show up.

25+ Oktoberfests in New Jersey:

Oktoberfest at MudHen Brewing
September 17 – 19
This family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration features German-inspired food and live music, as well as activities for the kids. Live music performers include The German band Doppelganger, the rock band The Locals, The German, Polish, Slovenian, Latin, Country, and Classic Rock band The Mountain Express, and the rock band Keep The Change.
MudHen Brewing Company, 127 W. Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
September 17 – 19, 24 – 26, October 1 – 3, and Oct. 8 – 10.
Features special German-themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more.
Mariner’s Pier, Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, Discounts for rides, foods and drink available online

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
September 18, 11AM – 7PM (Rain or Shine)
Family fun with Three Stages of Live Music with Food Trucks, a huge Beer Garden under a tent.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free

Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 18 & 19
This event features a celebration of German heritage with live German music, beer, food, and the Steuben Parade. Germania Park has been dedicated to preserving German culture since 1895.
Germania Park, 56 Conger Street, Dover, NJ
Cost: $5, children under 12 free, free parking. Cash only, ATM available.

Ho-Ho-Kus Oktoberfest
September 22 – 25
Special German Menu of traditional favorites to follow… Listen to the Live German music of yesteryears Oktoberfest Festivals with a German Polka Band from Esteem Entertainment Wednesday night through Saturday night from 7-10pm while you enjoy German Dinner!
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

8th Annual Original Downtown Somerville Oktoberfest 2021
September 25, 12PM – 9PM
Another annual Oktoberfest Celebration brought to you by Tapastre & 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.
North Bridge St, between Main St and High St, Somerville, NJ
Cost: Free to $8

Oktoberfest
September 25, 9AM – 6PM
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 artisan’s tables selling crafts, antiques, and collectibles.
Jackson St, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free

Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest
September 25 – October 23; Friday & Saturday 3PM – 7PM
Jersey City’s authentic European style Biergarten, with a huge restaurant with both indoor and outdoor spaces where hundreds of guests gather under the trees and stars to drink beer, eat and socialize, will celebrate Oktoberfest with live German bands in the garden on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City, NJ

Chester Lion Club’s Curbside Oktoberfest Weekend
September 25 & 26
Please join the CHESTER LIONS CLUB at their 23rd Annual Oktoberfest Weekend: CURBSIDE Edition. All the proceeds from this event go to various charities and other worthy causes. 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.
Chubb Park located on Route 24 West in Chester, NJ

Hackettstown Oktoberfest 2021
September 25 & 26
Celebrate the 5th annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest! Czig Meister Brewing Company, Man Skirt Brewing and Bea McNally’s Irish Pub and Eatery will host activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks, and food. This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event; there will be kid’s activities and other non-alcohol-related activities.
Main St, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

The Annual Oktoberfest At Mountain Creek Resort
September 25 & 26
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of german, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic German food, and activities for kids and adults alike.
200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ
Cost: $20, Kids under 6 are Free

Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 26, 4PM – 10PM (rain or shine)
This is a family-friendly event is a fall celebration of German culture with German food and beer, kids activities, and German competitions. The event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Rotary Club of The Palisades to support the Weekend Snack Pack Program at local schools.
American Legion Hall, 399 Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids Free

Montclair Brewery Oktoberfest
September 25, 12:30PM – 10:30PM
Join Montclair Brewery as we celebrate our Third Annual Oktoberfest on September 25. Indulge in the Blue Stripe Oktoberfest Dunkel Lager, Claremont Pilsner, Buzz Ale Belgian Blond ale, Frog Hollow Orange Wheat and a few other special German-style and local-inspired craft brews. Music all day long with super-talented local bands such as the Morningwood Brothers, Bard Band, Howlin’ Poets and Lil’ Bastad. Montclair Brewery’s resident DJ Ritters is on the turntables throughout the event.

Dress in your German-Best Oktoberfest attire and enter the costume contest or join the stein-hoisting contest to test your strength! The first 150 adult ticket holders will receive a commemorative pin and branded souvenir stein. All ticket holders will receive one free drink ticket to be used for an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. Outdoor games are available for play, and Oktoberfest-inspired foods will be available for purchase.
Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $22 – $30

Oktoberfest Celebration
September 25, 12PM – 4PM
1st Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at 22 West Tap and Grill. Beer, music, food, contests, and giveaways.
22 West Tap And Grill, 1601 U.S. 22, Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: Free

River Horse Oktoberfest
September 25, 6PM – 10PM
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl! The Annual River Horse Brewing Co. Oktoberfest is back! Saturday, September 25th, from 6-10PM! Featuring live band, Flounder and live accordionist, John Collins! Costumes and traditional German attire HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, NJ
Cost: $22 – $45

German American Society of Trenton Oktoberfest
September 25 & 26
This celebration features Philly Brass Band, the Aqua String Band from Philadelphia, plus a surprise group on Saturday. The event will also feature a pig roast, traditional German food, vendors and crafts, bounce castles, kid activities, and family fun! Part of the proceeds benefits the Jeremy Fund.
215 Uncles Pete’s Road, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $10

Avalon Oktoberfest
September 30, 3PM – 8PM
It’s time to hoist your steins and break out the lederhose. Gobble up German favorites like giant pretzels & bratwurst while you sip on some quality brews. This event is also family-friendly so no need to hire a sitter! The kiddies will stay entertained with fun live entertainment and games.
The Sandbar Village Beach Bar, 125 79th Street, Avalon, NJ
Cost: $5 – $20. Under 21 Free. When you buy a ticket, you’ll get a FREE beer included & early bird tickets will also receive a sand-safe 1/2 L acrylic Stein!

Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest
October 2, 12PM – 5PM
This year, in place of annual Oktoberfest and Kinderfest under the big tents, they will be holding a Food Truck Festival! As in past years, there will also be a Beer Garden, games for the kids, live music, a 50/50 and a Tricky Tray!
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 32 Lakeside Ave, Verona, NJ

Laurita OktoberFest
October 2
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!
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

19th Annual Oktoberfest
October 2, 2PM – 9PM
The feel-good spirit of Highlands 19th ANNUAL Oktoberfest is modeled after 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 other great entertainment will be part of the Annual Oktoberfest celebration taking place in Veterans Park on Bay & Shrewsbury Avenues. The park is festive with fall decorations, the food is great and the varieties of German beers are even better. Authentic German food is a highlight of this famous festival. Executive Chef Butch Greenwaldt is preparing the menu with plenty of traditional German favorites hot off the grill such as bratwurst, knockwurst, kraut, potato pancakes, goulash, sauerbraten, and Bavarian noodles along with another tasty fare those less adventurous.
Veterans Park, 23 Bay Ave. (GPS) Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
October 2 & 3, 10AM – 5PM
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!
Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Oktoberfest at the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
October 2 & 3, 11:30AM – 11:30PM
This Oktoberfest celebration will take place at the Beer Hall’s outside Beer Yard featuring Oktoberfest and German-style beers from Germany, as well as German styles from local breweries. There will be live Oktoberfest polka music with Tony DeLuca and Friends 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and famed Philadelphia area accordionist Don Bitterlich 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, 133 South Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

1st Annual Dreamland Oktoberfest
October 2 & 3
This outdoor celebration features a Vintage German Auto Show, Oktoberfest food for purchase (Freshly prepared German Sausages, Pretzels, Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, Spätzle, Vegetarian Options, Deserts and more!) Live Polka, Eastern European bands, dancing, authentic Bavarian Beer Garden with beers on tap, a Tap Stein Hoist contest, and more! American Spirits Roadhouse, 1090 NJ 173, Asbury, NJ
Cost: $15 & $25 includes one free beer/day and Commemorative Stein. Free Admission for children 14yrs and younger

Jersey Shore Authentic 6th Annual Oktoberfest
October 8 – 10
Continuing the celebration that began with the Royal Wedding on October 12, 1810 of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen enjoy Food, Beer, Oktoberfest Merchandise, and Live Polka Bands.
527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Oktoberfest at Turkey Brook Park
October 9, 12PM – 9PM
The Mount Olive Recreation Department is hosting an Oktoberfest Celebration with Beer, Food, Music, and traditional German Dance. Bring the whole family for fun, food, and games.
Turkey Brook Park, Flanders, NJ
Cost: $5, $5 per car to park

Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 9, 10AM – 5PM
This family event will feature a Wies’n” feast, complete with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like spaetzle, brats, spätzle, and knödel! While enjoying the day on our lush grounds taking in authentic German entertainment and decor, you’ll think you’re in Munich!
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ
Cost: $10 (FREE for Children under 10 yrs). The admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.

The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
October 9, 10AM – 5PM
This event features a high-quality craft show with up to 75 craftspersons bringing their handmade crafts in many media. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your own use and enjoyment. There will be German music, German food, water, and soft drinks; Korean delicacies; inflatable games. While at the fair visit the Demarest Nature Center and environmental information tables. All proceeds go to benefit The Demarest Nature Center.
Demarest Nature Center Duck Pond, 38 Park St, Demarest, NJ
Cost: Free

Oktoberfest at Raceway Park
October 16 VIP Session 12-5pm, GA Session 1-5pm
This event features sample selections from over 30 tri-state area breweries in a safe and fun outdoor setting. Lagers, IPAs, Stouts, Pilsners, wines, hard seltzers…. sample and enjoy with your own commemorative sampling glass. Other features include gourmet food vendors, live bands, and a variety of games, including corn hole and hatchet tossing! Pay one fee to get in, and all drinks are on the house! You will receive a five-ounce souvenir glass with a two-ounce pour line. You are welcome to sample any and all beers that our brewers have.
Raceway Park, 230 Pension Road, Englishtown NJ
Cost: $65 -GA, $75 – VIP, designated driver $15

Hamilton Oktoberfest
October 17, 11AM – 5:30PM (rain date: October 24)
A family Oktoberfest celebration with many family-oriented activities. Note: Alcoholic beverages will not be served at, nor permitted at, this event. This family event features, Amusements, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Crafters, fire pits, a Jack ‘O Lantern Carving Contest, and the grand finale fireworks at dusk. Veterans Park, 2306 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Friends of Princeton Open Space
October 17, 5PM – 7PM (Rain or Shine)
This celebration features Oktoberfest local craft beers, hard cider, festive fare + live music with the country sounds of Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves in the beautiful setting of the Mountain Lakes House overlooking the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, New Jersey.
Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ
Cost $50

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