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 rootbeer) 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
No Oktoberfest in NJ is complete without traditional soft pretzels and a German lager. Photo Credit: Morey’s Piers & Waterparks
Six Flags Great Adventure Oktoberfest Food Festival
Now-November 3
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 Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers
September 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, October 4-6, 11-13
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
Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival
September 20-21
Gather your crew to experience German food, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more at this lively Oktoberfest celebration. Also, try to test your skills in the Bavarian stein-holding contest.
Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055
Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 21-22
Rain or shine, get your dancing shoes on, and get ready for live music and lots of fun.
56 Conger Street, Rockaway Township, NJ 07801
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 21-22
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
Chester 26th Annual Oktoberfest
September 28-29
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 sportscars, 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
Ho-Ho-Kus Oktoberfest
September 25-28
Live German music and a German Polka Band will perform during Oktoberfest. And you can’t miss the German dinner.
1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
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
German-American Oktoberfest 2024
September 27-29
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 Philly German Brass Band, Aqua String Band, and The Ruckus.
215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Trenton, NJ 08691
Cape May Oktoberfest
September 28
Head to exit 0 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 29.
Carpenter Lane between Ocean and Perry and Jackson Street., Cape May, NJ 08204
At Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest in NJ, kids can have German-themed fun and games in their own “Rootbier Garden.” Photo Credit: Morey’s Piers & Waterparks
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 28-29
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 St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Kindle Oktoberfest
September 29
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.
525 Stone Harbor Blvd., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Atlantic Highlands Oktoberfest
October 5
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 October 6.
Veterans Park, 51 Bay Ave., Highlands, NJ 07732
The Craft Show at Oktoberfest
October 5
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.
38 Park St., Demarest, NJ 07627
Edelweiss Passaic Oktoberfest
October 5
Enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest buffet, live music, dancing, and Bavarian entertainment.
1 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Oktoberfest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
October 5
Put the “PUB” in public garden at this fundraiser for the arboretum. Enjoy lawn games, live music, and all-you-can-eat and drink.
165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901
Turkey Brook Park Oktoberfest
October 5-6
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 pony rides, sliding down the inflatables, and corn hole.
Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
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, live music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations, and more. The Villages 60 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
Deutscher Club of Clark Oktoberfest
October 5-6
Get your lederhosen—at this German club, one of the largest in North America, you’ll sample authentic German fare like brats, spaetzle, and schnitzel and enjoy German beers (they will be tapping a keg from Munich) along with the sounds of traditional bands and festive games.
787 Featherbed Ln., Clark, NJ 07066
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 12
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. The rain date will be October 13.
11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ 07059
Renaultber Fest
October 12-13
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 a vine sack race relay or decorate at the Paint a Pumpkin Workshop. There will also be a Donuts on a String Contest and a Pie Eating Contest, both offering chances to win ice skating tickets and gift cards. Don’t miss the Stein Holding Contest, and on Sunday, October 13, run at the Renaultberfest 5K & Grape Stomp. The 1 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 14 and under) kicks off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K Run at 10 AM.
72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Enjoy Oktoberfest in NJ outside at Asbury Park Festhalle & Biergarten. Photo Credit: @apbiergarten
Oasis Oktoberfest
October 18
Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest celebration underneath the big tent. There will be German food and beer, live music, a game tent, a super 50/50 raffle, and a beer stein-hoisting competition.
McBride Field, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Laurita Oktoberfests with Food Trucks
October 19-20
Oktoberfest is happening more than once at Laurita Winery. There will be free parking, a free face painter for the kids, and Saturday fireworks. Don’t miss the yummy food from the food trucks.
85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Hamilton Oktoberfest
October 20
Celebrate Oktoberfest with lots of fun activities for children, such as hayrides, crafters, a pumpkin patch, and more.
Veteran’s Park South, Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
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