Oktoberfest Events filled with non stop entertainment

Oktoberfest 2019

Oktoberfest is a German celebration of Bavarian traditions with copious amounts of beer, food, German music, singing, and traditional Bavarian costumes. The original “Oktoberfest” occurred in Munich, Germany in 1810 and today it is the world’s largest beer festival. In addition to food and entertainment, many festivals feature craft and retail vendors and people throughout the state clamor to these very popular events.

Northern New Jersey 2019 Oktoberfests

Germania Park Oktoberfest 
September 21, 22, 2019
56 Conger Street
Dover, New Jersey
(973) 328-9693
Website
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.

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 21and 22, 2019
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462
Website & Reservations
This event features a weekend full of authentic German food, refreshing drinks, live music, activities galore and a great time for adults and kids alike.

19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 28, 2019; 4pm until 10pm  Rain or Shine
American Legion Hall
399 Broad Ave
Leonia, NJ 07605
Website
Admission: $5, Children Free
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 fund raiser sponsored by the Rotary Club of The Palisades to support the Weekend Snack Pack Program at local schools.

Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest 10
Saturday, September 28, 2019; 5:30pm – 11pm!
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
32 Lakeside Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
Website (tickets)
The event takes place under a grand tent and includes authentic German cuisine, local fare, beer, wine, a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, live music, raffles, and more! The Oktoberfest festivities begin with a ceremonial beer tapping, followed by German music, great food and other live entertainment.

20th Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend
September 28th 12 – 9 PM and 29th, 2019 12 – 8pm
Chubb Park
Route 24 West
Chester, NJ, 07930
Website
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. A carnival atmosphere pervades Bavaria’s biggest party and Chester’s Oktoberfest will not be outdone. Authentic German foods including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake, authentic plum cake, and more. The weekend long event will offer non-stop entertainment. All proceeds go to charity.

Franklin Lakes Oktoberfest  
Friday, October 19, 2018; 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
McBride Field

813 Franklin Lake Rd
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Website
This 16th Annual Oktoberfest event features a night of traditional German food, drink, games and and Oompah Band entertainment. The fun hosted by Phyllis and Tony Chernalis and The Market Basket, takes place under “the big tent” at McBride Field. This year we will be honoring The Pfeifer Family with the Patricia McLaughlin Spirit of Oasis Award. 

The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
Saturday October 12, 2019, 10am – 5pm
Demarest Nature Center
Duck Pond
38 Park St
Demarest, NJ
Website
This event features a high quality craft show with up to 75 crafts persons bringing their handmade crafts in many medias. 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.

Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest 
October 5th, 2019: 12 PM – 10 PM
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Website
Open to the Public – Tickets: $5 / Free for children under 12.
This event will feature live music by Bernie’s Orchestra and Doppelgänger, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more!

Forest Lodge Oktoberfest 
October 12, 2019 (rain date: Sunday, October 13th).
Gates Open 11am – 5pm
Forest Lodge
11 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ
Website
The admission for adults is $8.00 pp. Children under 10 years old – Free! Admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.
This family event will have all day entertainment, including traditional German dances, Cow Bell Ringing, Alp Horn demonstrations, German food, German beer, a vendor fair, and kids activities. There will be hearty menu of German-American foods, as well as e scrumptious German cakes & strudels! Oktoberfest is great fun for the children as well. Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Carnival Booths, Inflatables and other activities. The Fest Halle will have all day entertainment including Traditional German Dances, Cow Bell Ringing and Alp Horn demonstrations.

Ales N Tails 2019
Saturday, October 5th, 6pm – 9pm
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ

https://alesntails.com/

On Saturday, October 5th, the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will host Ales ‘N Tails, a festive evening benefiting the Essex County Parks Foundation. Enjoy the live Oompah Band and sample dozens and dozens of seasonal brews from around the corner and around the world. Don’t forget to try samples of wine and spirits!

In addition to traditional music and dozens of drinks to sample, there will be local craft and food vendors on site. Event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Central New Jersey 2019 Oktoberfests

9th annual German American Society of Trenton Oktoberfest
Saturday September 28, 2019 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 29, 2019, 6:00 PM: 12 noon – 7:00 pm.
215 Uncles Pete’s Road
Trenton, NJ 08691-3733
Website
609-585-5200
This celebration features German beers with music by the Austrian Boys and German Dance performances by the GTV Almrausch. The event will also feature a pig roast, traditional German food, vendors and crafts, bounce castles, kid activities and family fun!
94.5 PST will broadcast the event live from 2 pm – 4pm hosting a Stein holding competition.
$5 admission, children 12 & under free and individuals in full traditional German attire get in free! Part of the proceeds benefit the Jeremy Fund.

Oktoberfest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, 2019
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd
New Egypt, New Jersey
Website & Tickets
Cost:Saturday $10 per person $12 at the gate. Sunday $8 $10 at the gate Guests under 20 are free, children are welcome!
Admission includes: Parking, shuttle service to and from the event, Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass, entrance to the vent featuring live entertainment, country line dance area, vineyard tours, and of course the Food Trucks! There will also be kids activities including our huge playground, bounce house, face painting, and Fireworks Saturday Night!!

5th Annual Columbus Day Weekend Oktoberfest
Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2019
527 Lake Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
732-997-8767
Website 

The Jersey Shores Authentic Oktoberfest Celebration in their tented Biergarten Roof top. 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

Southern New Jersey 2019 Oktoberfests

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival 
Saturday Sept 21st, 2019; Noon till 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford’s Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Three Stages of Live Music with Food Trucks, a Beer Garden The line-up of performers includes:
KID FELIX THE PARSNIP REVOLT, SHOOBIES HIDEAWAY, HOOCHI COOCHI NAMARAH, HAMBONE RELAY, THE QUIXOTE PROJECT PIZZLE & THE SIZZLE SISTERS, SARA JAMES & JOEY DITULLIO, CAMILLE PERUTO, SCOTT BARKAN, BOULEVARD EXPRESS, KYLIE WESTERBECK, ST. BEAR, and TRADITIONAL GERMAN MUSIC FROM POLKADELPHIA

Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
Three consecutive weekends: September 20-22; September 27-29; and October 4-6, 2019
Mariner’s Pier
Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website
Great way to spend a fall weekend in the Wildwoods. German themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten”, live entertainment and kids activities make for a fun day at the pier.
Special German themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Root bier Garten” activity area and much more.

Oktoberfest in Cape May
Saturday, September 28, 2019; 10am – 5pm ( Rain date Sept 29)
The city blocks off Jackson Street between Carpenter’s Lane and Beach Drive
Cape May, NJ
609.884.5508
This festival features a bustling block party filled with food, crafts, antiques and art. Dance the polka to a German American Band! Chow down on bratwurst. And lest we forget… there’s beer. And lots of it!

Smithville Oktoberfest 
October 5,6, 2019  (always the first Saturday and Sunday of October)
Historic Smithville and Village Green
Smithville, NJ
Website
This festive event feature music, kids activities, international food court and over 100 Juried Crafters in addition to the year round Village activities

Source: 

https://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/Oktoberfest.html

2018 Oktoberfest Events: Northern New Jersey

Germania Park Oktoberfest 
September 15, 16, 2018
56 Conger Street
Dover, New Jersey
(973) 328-9693
Website
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.

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 22, 23, 2018
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462
Website & Reservations 
This event features a weekend full of authentic German food, refreshing drinks, live music, activities galore and a great time for adults and kids alike.
19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 29, 2018; 4pm until 10pm
American Legion Hall
399 Broad Ave
Leonia, NJ 07605
Website
Admission: $5, Children Free
This is a family-friendly event 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.

Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 29, 2018; 6pm – 11pm
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
32 Lakeside Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
Website (tickets)
The event takes place under a grand tent and includes authentic German cuisine, local fare, beer, wine, a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, live music, raffles, and more! The Oktoberfest festivities begin with a ceremonial beer tapping, followed by German music, great food, and other live entertainment.

20th Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend
September 29th  and 30th, 2018; noon to 8 pm
Chubb Park
Route 24 West
Chester, NJ, 07930
Website
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a unique Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. A carnival atmosphere pervades Bavaria’s biggest party, and Chester’s Oktoberfest will not be outdone. Authentic German foods including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake, authentic plum cake, and more. The weekend-long event will provide non-stop entertainment. All proceeds go to charity.

Franklin Lakes Oktoberfest 
Friday, October 12, 2018; 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
McBride Field

813 Franklin Lake Rd
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417�
Website
This event features a night of traditional German food, drink, and Oompah Band entertainment.
The fun takes place under “the big tent” with German food and beverages and entertainment! This year we will be honoring The Wyckoff Family YMCA with the Patricia McLaughlin Spirit of Oasis Award for their long-time and generous support of Oasis and Carl’s Kids Summer Camp.

The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest 
Saturday October 13, 2018, 10am – 5pm
Demarest Nature Center
Duck Pond
38 Park St
Demarest, NJ
Website
This event features a high-quality craft show with up to 75 crafts persons bringing their handmade crafts in many media. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your 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.

Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest 
October 13, 2018: 12 PM – 10 PM
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Website 
Open to the Public – Tickets: $5 / Free for children under 12.
This event will feature live music by Bernie’s Orchestra and Doppelgänger, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more!

Forest Lodge Oktoberfest 
October 13, 2018 (rain date: Sunday, October 14th).
Gates Open 11am – 5pm
Forest Lodge
11 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ
Website
The admission for adults is $8.00 pp. Children under ten years old – Free! Admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.
This family event will have all day entertainment, including traditional German dances, Cow Bell Ringing, Alp Horn demonstrations, German food, German beer, a vendor fair, and kids activities. There will be a hearty menu of German-American foods, as well as e scrumptious German cakes & strudels! Oktoberfest is great fun for the children as well. Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Carnival Booths, Inflatables and other activities. The Fest Halle will have all day entertainment including Traditional German Dances, Cow Bell Ringing, and Alp Horn demonstrations too!

Central New Jersey 2018 Oktoberfest Events

9th annual German American Society of Trenton Oktoberfest
Saturday September 22, 2018 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 23, 2018, 6:00 PM: 12 noon – 7:00 pm.
215 Uncles Pete’s Road
Trenton, NJ 08691-3733
Website
609-585-5200
This celebration features German beers with music by the Austrian Boys and German Dance performances by the GTV Almrausch. The event will also feature a pig roast, traditional German food, vendors and crafts, bouncy castles, kid activities and family fun!
94.5 PST will broadcast the event live from 2 pm – 4 pm hosting a Stein holding competition.
$5 admission, children 12 & under free and individuals in full traditional German attire get in free! Part of the proceeds benefits the Jeremy Fund.

Belmar Octoberfest 
October 7th, 2018; 11am – 5pm RAIN or SHINE
Main St., (between 8th & 10th Ave.)
Belmar, NJ 07719
732-747-4449
Website 
This event features a German Beer Garden with Food Vendors, the Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Contest, d live music, and Food Vendors

Oktoberfest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!
Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st, 2018
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd
New Egypt, New Jersey
Website & Tickets
Cost: $8 per person Saturday or Sunday online. $10 at the gate. Guests under 210are free, children are welcome!
Admission includes Parking, shuttle service to and from the event, Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass, entrance to the vent featuring live entertainment, country line dance area, vineyard tours, and of course the Food Trucks! There will also be kids activities including our vast playground, bounce house, face painting, and Fireworks Saturday Night!!

Southern New Jersey 2018 Oktoberfest Events

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival 
Saturday, Sept 15th, 2018; Noon till 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford’s Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website 
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Three Stages of Live Music with Food Trucks, a Beer Garden The line-up of performers includes:
KID FELIX THE PARSNIP REVOLT, SHOOBIES HIDEAWAY, HOOCHI COOCHI NAMARAH, HAMBONE RELAY, THE QUIXOTE PROJECT PIZZLE & THE SIZZLE SISTERS, SARA JAMES & JOEY DITULLIO, CAMILLE PERUTO, SCOTT BARKAN, BOULEVARD EXPRESS, KYLIE WESTERBECK, ST. BEAR, and TRADITIONAL GERMAN MUSIC FROM POLKADELPHIA

Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
Three consecutive weekends: September 22-24; September 29-October 1; and October 6-8, 2018
Mariner’s Pier
Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website
Great way to spend a fall weekend in the Wildwoods. German-themed menus, an outdoor “Biergarten,” live entertainment and kids activities make for a fun day at the pier.
Special German themed menus, an outdoor “Biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Root bier Garten” activity area and much more.

Oktoberfest in Cape May
Saturday, September 29, 2018; 10am – 5pm ( Rain date Oct 1st)
The city blocks off Jackson Street between Carpenter’s Lane and Beach Drive
Cape May, NJ
609.884.5508
This festival features a bustling block party filled with food, crafts, antiques, and art. Dance the polka to a German American Band! Chow down on bratwurst. And lest we forget… there’s beer. And lots of it!

Smithville Oktoberfest 
October 6, 7, 2018
Historic Smithville and Village Green
Smithville, NJ
Website
This festive event feature music, kids activities, international food court and over 100 Juried Crafters in addition to the year-round Village activities

Sea Isle City Octoberfest 
October 20, 2018; 11am-3pm (rain or shine)
Excursion Park
Sea Isle City, NJ
609-263-9090
Website
The family celebration will feature live German music, vendors, free hayrides on the beach, magic acts, pumpkin painting, children’s entertainment and a fantastic Pie Baking Contest.

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