Grab your pretzels, beer, lederhosen, and dirndls— it’s time for Oktoberfest in NJ, and there are plenty of ways to get into a celebratory mood. Your whole family can show off their best chicken dance, sample sausages, and sip a lager (or root beer) in the Biergarten. Scroll down for places to revel in the festivities this year—Proust! Want more fall fun with the fam? Head to one (or all) of these family-friendly farms in NJ. (featured photo credit: Morey’s Piers & Waterparks)
20+ Places To Celebrate Oktoberfest in NJ
Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers
September 12-October 12, select dates
Get ready for four consecutive weekends of German-themed goodness with “Oktober das Oktopus,” live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more at the lively Oktoberfest on Morey’s Piers.
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Six Flags Great Adventure Oktoberfest Food Festival
September 13-November 2
Sample German cuisine from Bavarian pretzels to German Chocolate Cake, and wash it down with a Root Beer or a real one. The Gutentag One Man Band will keep the fun going.
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival
September 19-20
Gather your crew to experience German food, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more at this festive Oktoberfest celebration. Also, try to test your skills in the Bavarian stein-holding contest.
Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055
Atlantic Highlands Oktoberfest
September 20
At this Oktoberfest event, you can see Oompa Bands and dancers, try authentic German food, or participate in stein-holding or costume contests. The rain date is September 27.
Veterans Park, 51 Bay Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732
Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 20-21
Rain or shine, get your dancing shoes on, and get ready for live music, a Stein-holding contest, and craft beer tastings. Bring the kids on Sunday for Family Day with a snakes and scales show, face-painting, and an ice cream parade.
56 Conger Street, Rockaway Township, NJ 07801
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 20-21
The kids can enjoy the petting zoo, face painting, sky rides, and musical entertainment. There will also be food, drinks, and live entertainment for the adults.
200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Deutscher Club of Clark Oktoberfest
September 21
Get your lederhosen—at this German club, one of the largest in North America —you’ll sample authentic German fare, including brats, spaetzle, and schnitzel, and enjoy German beers alongside the sounds of traditional bands and festive games. Unchanged: Get your lederhosen—at this German club, one of the largest in North America —you’ll sample authentic German fare, including brats, spaetzle, and schnitzel, and enjoy German beers alongside the sounds of traditional bands and festive games.
German-American Oktoberfest 2025
September 26-28
Raise a stein at this traditional Oktoberfest, which features live entertainment from German-style bands, authentic foods, and lots of German fun. The entertainment lineup includes the Bitterlich and Yob, Aqua String Band, and The Austrian Boys.
215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Trenton, NJ 08691
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 26-28
Kick off the fall season with a town-wide event with kids’ activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks, and food. This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event.
Main Street, Valentine Street, and Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Avalon Oktoberfest
September 27
It’s time to lift your stein for the Avalon Oktoberfest at ICONA resort. There will be live entertainment, drinks, food, dancing in the sand, and kiddo activities, including games like corn hole and Jenga, and a kids’ craft activity.
The Sandbar Village, 125 79th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202
Cape May Oktoberfest
September 27
Head to Exit Zero for a special celebration in historic Cape May. You’ll be in awe of the authentic feel (like you’re really in Munich) when downtown becomes a German promenade with food, crafters, music, and more. The rain date will be September 28.
Carpenter Lane between Ocean and Perry and Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Oktoberfest Weekend and Car Show
September 27-28
Get ready for a day of cars, food, and lots of German fun. Make your way to Chubb Park with a car show featuring vintage and modern sports cars, then celebrate Oktoberfest with German-themed music, authentic German food, dancing, games, rides, and craft activities for the kids.
Chubb Park on Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
Kindle Oktoberfest
September 28
Grab a beer from local breweries on hand at this craft, food, and drink festival that gives back to the Cape May County Chamber Education Foundation. There will be fun for the whole family, including free rides, vendors and lots of fall-themed activities.
525 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Edelweiss Passaic Oktoberfest
October 4
Enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest buffet, a live German band, dancing, and Bavarian entertainment.
1 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Oktoberfest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
October 4
Put the “PUB” in the public garden at this fundraiser for the Arboretum. This adults-only event includes lawn games, live music, and all-you-can-eat and drink.
165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Historic Smithville Oktoberfest
October 5-6
Get the whole family ready for a family-friendly Oktoberfest with over 100 juried crafters, an International food court, kids’ activities, and more. The Villages 50+ Shoppes, train and carousel rides, paddle boats, eateries, and antique arcades will also be open.
Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville Road, NJ 08205
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 11
Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Jersey by putting together your “Wies’n” feast with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like wurst. Don’t miss the authentic German entertainment and decor.
11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ 07059
The Craft Show at Oktoberfest
October 11
This Oktoberfest has enough fun for the whole family. You can also get a head start on holiday shopping with makers and crafters offering handmade wares. Don’t miss out on the live music, food, and canoe rides on the pond.
Demarest Duck Pond, 24 Park Street, Demarest, NJ 07627
Renaultber Fest
October 11-12
Renaultberfest at Renault Winery is full of family-friendly festivities. Take a scenic tractor ride or try some traditional grape stomping. Kids can participate in lawn games. Don’t miss the Stein Holding Contest and the run at the Renaultberfest 5K & Grape Stomp.
72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Turkey Brook Park Oktoberfest
October 11-12
Bring your crew to this day-long, family-friendly event where you can listen to live music, peruse vendors, and play plenty of games. Kids will love the hay rides and sliding down the inflatables.
Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Oasis Oktoberfest
October 17
Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest celebration underneath the big tent. There will be German food and beer and a performance by The Nerds, NJ’s favorite shore band. There will be fun activities like a game tent and a beer stein-hoisting competition.
McBride Field, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Hamilton Oktoberfest
October 19
Celebrate Oktoberfest with lots of fun activities for all ages, such as hayrides, crafters, a pumpkin patch, and more. Rain date is October 26.
Veteran’s Park South, Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
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