The 40th Annual Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek Resort is scheduled for September 21-22. The festival offers a range of beers, ciders, and hard sodas, along with German food, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
General admission tickets are $25, offering access to the festival grounds, musical entertainment, lawn games, and activities like a petting zoo and sky rides. Children aged six and under are admitted for free. VIP packages, priced at $200, include a private tent, buffet, bar service, and other exclusive amenities. Tickets are currently available online.
Festival highlights include live music, with performances by John Steven’s Polka Band, The Spins, The Benjamins, Men of Horses, and Triple Rail Turn. The event also features kid-friendly activities, such as hay bale tosses, musical chairs, and sack races.
Parking is free with general admission, with a preferred parking option available for $30. For guests traveling from Queens, Midtown NYC, and North Bergen, a round-trip transportation package is available starting at $29.99
A variety of food options will be offered, from traditional German fare like bratwurst and sauerbraten to festival foods like pretzels, popcorn, and desserts. The VIP Tent will feature a buffet, including items like Bavarian pretzel bites, BBQ pulled pork, and apple strudel.
Mountain Creek Resort is located at 200 NJ-94, Vernon, New Jersey. The festival runs from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
40th Annual Oktoberfest Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage
Saturday, September 21
12:00PM – 2:45PM John Steven’s Polka Band
3:00PM – 5:00PM The Spins
5:30PM – 7:00PM The Benjamins
Sunday, September 22
12:00PM – 2:45PM John Steven’s Polka Band
3:00PM – 5:00PM Men of Horses
5:30PM – 7:30PM Triple Rail Turn
Activity Ring & Fun for the Kids
12:00PM Hay Bale Toss
12:30PM Musical Chairs
1:00PM Stein Holding
1:30PM Partner Carry Relay
2:00PM Tee Shirt Challenge
2:30PM Sack Races
3:30PM Beer Barrel Roll
4:00PM Pie Eating
4:30PM Lumberjack
5:00PM Stein Holding
5:30PM Musical Chairs
6:00PM Partner Carry Relay
