Originally a festival from Germany, Oktoberfest has become a popular event in recent years that is celebrated around different parts of New Jersey and beyond. This year, Oktoberfest festivities will take place from Saturday, September 21st to Sunday, October 6th. If looking to embrace German culture and learn more about this holiday, read on for a list of Oktoberfest events happening in New Jersey for 2024.
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About Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a celebration that originates from Munich, Germany. It is usually held during the fall season from late September to early October. The first ever Oktoberfest was held on October 12th, 1810, which celebrated the marriage between the prince of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. It lasted for five days and ended with a horse race that was known as “Theresienwiese.” One year after the celebration, the race was held again, but a state agricultural fair was introduced to go hand in hand. By 1818, food and drink were introduced to this event, creating the Oktoberfest we know today, consisting of German food and beer as well as celebrating German culture as a whole.
New Jersey Oktoberfest Events
Medford Oktoberfest
Freedom Park 86 Union Street, Medford, NJKnown as Medford’s biggest party of the year, the Medford Oktoberfest has tons to provide. With free admission to live music, a beer tent, German dancing, a cornhole tournament, kids’…
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey's Pier 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJThrough September + October, enjoy traditional live German music with all the rides + games Morey’s Piers has to offer. Grab food at Founders, which will feature specialty food for…
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
Mountain Creek Resort 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJMountain Creek’s large-scale Oktoberfest is celebrating its 40th anniversary and is a great event for the entire family to check out. In addition to Oktoberfest staples, such as countless beer…
Germania Park Oktoberfest
Germania Park 56 Conger Street, Dover, NJEnjoy live music + authentic German eats at Germania Park.
German-American Society of Trenton, NJ Oktoberfest
German-American Society of Trenton 215 Uncle Pete's Road, Trenton, NJIt should be no surprise that the German-American Society of Trenton throws an annual Oktoberfest celebration that will feature the best of German beer, food, + music.
St. Mary’s Oktoberfest
St. Mary's Church 17 Monsignor Owens Place, Nutley, NJTickets include an authentic German beer stein, German beers, apple strudel, pretzels, + more. A live German band will be accompanying the event as well.
Cape May Oktoberfest
Carpenters Lane 426 Washington Street, Cape May, NJCelebrate this classic Bavarian tradition with authentic German eats, live music, local artisan tables, + more.
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
Main Street Hackettstown 105 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJHackettstown's biggest event of the year is back and will include activities, craft vendors, music, food, drinks, + more. This street-fair-style event is great for the entire family to attend.
Chester Lion’s Club Oktoberfest
Chubb Park 290 W Main Street, Chester, NJThis event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Chester Lion’s Club and will have a wide variety of beers flowing all weekend long. Along with great beer will…
The Baron’s Oktoberfest
River Edge 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJCelebrate Major-General Baron von Steuben's birthday with an Oktoberfest event in partnership with Hackensack Brewing, Brix City, + Gearblock Brewing. Enjoy pumpkin picking, artillery cannons, + more on this historic…
Montclair Brewery’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest
Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJIndulge in several German-style brews, such as BaoLager, brewed with the African Baobab fruit, among many more local-inspired craft beers. A variety of non-alcoholic craft drinks, such as MB Craft…
Leonia Oktoberfest 2024
Wood Park 370 Broad Avenue, Leonia, NJCome out to support the Weekend Snack Pack Program run by the Rotary Club of the Palisades. Food trucks and great beer will be plentiful.
Hoboken Oktoberfest Bar Crawl
Madd Hatter Hoboken 221 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJDress up in traditional Oktoberfest attire and hop from bar to bar in Hoboken, indulging in traditional Bavarian brews.
Jersey City Oktoberfest Bar Crawl
Grove PATH Plaza Jersey City, NJStop by four different venues throughout Jersey City on this Bavarian bar crawl that will have you drinking local but authentic German beers.
Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest
Deutscher Club of Clark 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, NJFeaturing live music, a beer stein-holding contest, authentic German eats, a pig roast, + more.
Smithville Oktoberfest
Historic Smithville Park 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton TownshipHistoric Smithville will be holding an Oktoberfest event that will see over 150 juried crafters on display, alongside an international food court, live music, + plenty of fun activities for…
Mount Olive Township Oktoberfest
Turkey Brook Park 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, NJThis complete Oktoberfest experience will include a plethora of beers from Jersey Girl Brewing, plenty of food, kids activities, live music, + more.
Oktoberfest at The Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Reeves Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJThe Reeves-Reed Arboretum will be putting the pub in public garden for this annual event. Experience all you can eat + drink, lawn games, live music, + more.
Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest
Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJFeaturing live music, games, food trucks, and over a dozen beers on tap, this is the party of the fall at Union College.
Pompton Lakes Elks Oktoberfest
Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge #1895 15 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJExpect an evening filled with dancing, authentic Bavarian eats, entertainment, + schuhplattler & volkstanz performances.
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