Oktoberfest has arrived in New Jersey, bringing German food, beer, music, and games to the Garden State. From stein-holding contests and live bands to pretzels, bratwurst, and craft brews, there’s something for everyone. Check out 20 Oktoberfest events happening across the state.
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Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers – Wildwood
Date: Weekends, Sept. 12–Oct. 12
Location: Morey’s Piers, Wildwood, NJ
The boardwalk provides German dining options with beer service while live performers and bands maintain the energy high. Be sure to grab a souvenir stein to remember the day.
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival – Medford
Date: Sept. 19–20
Location: Freedom Park, 86 Union St., Medford, NJ
The event spans two days with three stages offering German cuisine and beer and musical performances. Kids can play games while adults try the stein-holding contest or cornhole games. Admission is free for all visitors.
Florham Park Jaycees 2nd Annual Oktoberfest – Florham Park
Date: Sept. 20
Location: 90 Brooklake Rd., Florham Park, NJ 07932
Enjoy a cold beer and tasty German food while listening to live music. Kids can take part in family-friendly activities, and adults can join in stein-holding contests or compete in cornhole games.
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest – Vernon
Date: Sept. 20–21
Location: Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, NJ
Mountain Creek’s Oktoberfest will have food and craft beer with live musical entertainment. This event offers hayrides and a petting zoo for children while adults can participate in stein holding and beer barrel rolling competitions and other games.
Germania Park Oktoberfest – Dover
Date: Sept. 20–21
Location: 56 Conger St., Dover, NJ
Live music, German food, and beer. Saturday features Bud and Linda and the Bavarski Boys; Sunday features David Betz. Family activities and a stein-holding contest are included. Admission $5.
Highlands Oktoberfest – Highlands
Date: Sept. 20 (Rain date: Sept. 27)
Location: Veterans Park, Bay & Shrewsbury Aves., Highlands, NJ 07732
Choose from a wide selection of beers, treat yourself to some German food and enjoy live music, dance performances, and fun contests like Best-Dressed and Beer Stein Holding. Admission and parking are free.
German American Society Oktoberfest – Trenton
Date: Sept. 26–28
Location: 215 Uncle Pete’s Rd., Trenton, NJ 08691
Three days of beer, food, and live music, including performances from Don Bitterlich, the Austrian Boys, Aqua String Band, and Die Heimatklänge. Daily stein-hoisting contests are included. Children under 12 enter free.
Hoboken Oktoberfest Bar Crawl – Hoboken
Date: Sept. 27
Location: 221 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
This bar crawl will have German beer, pretzels, and live music to keep you satisfied. Stops include Madd Hatter, The Hoboken Biergarten, The Shannon, and The Shepherd & The Knucklehead.
Cape May Annual Oktoberfest – Cape May
Date: Sept. 27 (Rain date: Sept. 28)
Location: Carpenter Lane, between Ocean & Perry and Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ
Carpenter Lane turns into a German promenade with beer gardens, music, food, and artisan tables. Browse crafts and antiques while enjoying the atmosphere.
Oktoberfest at Sandbar Village – Avalon
Date: Sept. 27, 3–8 p.m.
Location: Sandbar Village at ICONA Avalon, Avalon, NJ
This beachside Oktoberfest will have bratwurst, German beer, and live music. Games and crafts are provided to keep the kids entertained.
Jersey City Oktoberfest – Jersey City
Date: Sept. 27
Location: Starts at Boots & Bones, 116 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
This bar crawl has German beer, food, and live music. Guests 21+ can enjoy drink specials and an after-party.
Edelweiss Passaic Oktoberfest – Pompton Lakes
Date: Oct. 4
Location: Pompton Lakes Elks, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Sample Bavarian dishes and enjoy sweet treats while watching folk dance performances and alpine horn music. Open dancing is welcome. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for ages 6–12, and free for children under 5.
Historic Smithville Oktoberfest – Galloway
Date: Oct. 4–5
Location: Historic Smithville Village, Galloway, NJ
Explore more than 150 craft booths and food stalls while enjoying activities for the whole family. Entertainment includes face painting, paddleboats, and other games.
Downtown Freehold Oktoberfest – Freehold
Date: Oct. 5
Location: West Main Street, between Court Street and Throckmorton Street, Freehold, NJ
This fall festival on Main Street is packed with food vendors, live music, craft booths, and family activities.
Red Bank Oktoberfest – Red Bank
Date: Oct. 11 (Rain date: Oct. 18)
Location: Edmund Wilson Plaza, 1 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701
Sample beer, wine, and spirits at Red Bank’s Oktoberfest while enjoying live music, tasty food, a kids’ zone, and a craft vendor market. Admission is free, and tasting packages are available for those 21 and older.
Oktoberfest at Forest Lodge – Warren
Date: Oct. 11 (Rain date: Oct. 12)
Location: Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd., Warren, NJ
This Oktoberfest has something for everyone, with German food, beer, live music, rides, and local vendors. You can also enjoy BBQ, desserts, and activities for the whole family.
Oktoberfest at Turkey Brook Park – Mount Olive
Date: Oct. 11–12
Location: Turkey Brook Park Event Field, 30 Flanders Rd., Flanders, NJ
Taste beer from Jersey Girl Brewing, enjoy German food and live music, and take part in hayrides, games, inflatables, and axe throwing.
Livingston Oktoberfest & Family Fun Day – Livingston
Date: Oct. 12
Location: Livingston Memorial Oval, Livingston, NJ
This event will have food trucks, live music, a pumpkin patch, and a beer garden. Admission $5; kids under 2 free.
New Brunswick Oktoberfest – New Brunswick
Date: Oct. 12
Location: Monument Square Park, 2 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ
This fun festival will have live music, stein-holding contest, pumpkin decorating, and performances by Who Brought the Dog, The Wet Bandits, and DJ Brian Bratwurst.
Hamilton Oktoberfest – Hamilton
Date: Oct. 19 (Rain date: Oct. 26)
Location: Veterans Park, Kuser Road side entrance, 2206 Kuser Rd., Hamilton, NJ
Enjoy live music from 80’s Revolution and Frontiers, craft beer gardens, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities. Adults can sample yummy local brews.
Have you visited any Oktoberfests in New Jersey? Tell us about it in the comments!
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