NJ Oktoberfest Events Celebrate Arrival of Fall
Ladies and gentlemen, put on your Lederhosen and Dirndl and let’s hit the road – it’s time for Oktoberfest in New Jersey! Oktoberfest, the traditional German celebration, celebrates the arrival of fall with great German food, music, beer, games and contests. With over one million New Jerseyans boasting German heritage, there’s no shortage of Oktoberfest celebrations in New Jersey and Things To Do In New Jersey’s got the scoop on where to find them. Here’s where to celebrate Oktoberfest in NJ…
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Oktoberfest in New Jersey
Oktoberfest in Bergen County NJ
19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 29 2018
American Legion Hall
399 Broad Avenue
Leonia NJ
The 19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Rotary Club of The Palisades and supports the Weekend Snack Pack Program at local schools. This family friendly event features traditional German food and beer, children’s activities, the annual Masskrugstemmen contest, live entertainment featuring Breitenbach, and more. Tickets: $5 – Adults / Free for children.
Oktoberfest in Cape May County NJ
Cape May Oktoberfest
September 29 2018
Carpenter Lane & Jackson Street
Cape May NJ
Celebrate the famous Bavarian Oktoberfest tradition in Historic Cape May! The streets will be transformed into a German promenade with authentic German music and food. Visit the Biergarten and food court and browse the artisans tables selling crafts, antiques and collectibles. Free admission.
Oktoberfest in Hudson County NJ
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Oktoberfest
September 21 & 22 2018
Saints Peter and Paul Church
404 Hudson Street
Hoboken NJ
Enjoy Oktoberfest drafts in the Biergarten, traditional German food, live music, and a kids Village featuring fun bouncy rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, games, and more!
Oktoberfest in Mercer County NJ
Princeton Oktoberfest
October 20 2018
Princeton Lodge #38
345 River Road
Princeton NJ
Princeton Lodge #38, Palestine Lodge #111, Raritan Valley Lodge #46, and the Black Forest Club will have their 10th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on October 20th. Enjoy a traditional German meal (the offerings include brezel mit senf, bratwurst, schweinebraten mit jagersosse, spaetzle, rot kohl, sauerkraut, apfel strudel, deutschland schokolade torte), German beer (Paulaner, Hacker Pschorr, Franziskaner, and more), and authentic German music. Don’t miss this fun filled event!
German-American Society of Trenton’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest
September 22 & 23 2018
German-American Society of Trenton
15 Uncle Pete’s Road
Trenton NJ
The 9th Annual Oktoberfest is Mercer County’s largest German event! Enjoy traditional German beer, food, and music as well as a pig roast, vendors, family fun, kid activities, crafts, games, and more! Music and entertainment by the Austrian Boys with traditional Schuhplattler dancing by the G.T.V. Almrausch. Tickets: $5 per person at the gate. Kids 12 & under are free!
Oktoberfest in Monmouth County NJ
Highlands 18th Annual Oktoberfest
October 6 2018
Veterans Park
Highlands NJ
The feel-good spirit of Highland’s Oktoberfest is modeled on the traditional German Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Enjoy authentic German food and beer, live music, dancing and entertainment. Festivities will include a “Best-Dressed” Contest and a “Beer Stein Holding” Contest with special prizes. Free admission and parking.
Oktoberfest in Morris County NJ
20th Annual Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest
September 29 & 30 2018
Chubb Park
290 W. Main Street
Route 24 West
Chester NJ
The 20th Annual Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest is coming! As usual, Oktoberfest will feature authentic German cuisine like bratwurst, smoked pork chops, and kielbasa with German potato salad and sauerkraut in addition to an assortment of special Oktoberfest beers on tap. New up on stage this year will be German American dance band, Die Spitzbuam. There will also be traditional German dancers and plenty of entertainment for the kids including face painting, bounce houses, and more! Tickets: $6 for all those over age 12.
Oktoberfest in Passaic County NJ
Passaic County Oktoberfest and International Food Festival
September 22 2018
Garret Mountain Reservation
8 Mountain Avenue
Woodland Park NJ
Enjoy the food and heritage of Germany, as well as food from cultures that make Passaic County so diverse. No Oktoberfest would be complete without quality beer. The Passaic County Oktoberfest will feature only craft beers from local sources. ID must be shown at the entrance of the Pat Dianni Boat House on Garret Mountain Reservation for access to the beer garden. Admission: $5/person.
Oktoberfest in Somerset County NJ
NJ’s Best Oktoberfest at Forest Lodge
October 13 2018
Forest Lodge
11 Reinman Road
Warren NJ
There’s something for everyone at Forest Lodge’s Oktoberfest. The Doppelganger Band will have you dancing and singing to all your favorite songs! The Festhalle will have all day entertainment, including traditional German dances, cow bell ringing, and alp horn demonstrations too. Don’t miss the show in the Main Pavilion! Bring your appetite for Forest Lodge’s hearty menu of German-American foods. Be sure to leave room for the scrumptious German cakes and strudels! There will be over 50 local vendors selling a wide range of products at the Oktoberfest vendor fair. There are lots of fun things for the kids at Oktoberfest too including amusement rides, carnival booths, inflatables and other activities. Tickets: $8/ Free for children 10 years old and under.
Oktoberfest in Union County NJ
Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest
October 13 2018
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Deutscher Club of Clark! This event will feature live music by Bernies Orchestra and Doppelgänger, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more! Tickets: $5 / Free for children under 12.
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