Discover the Top Oktoberfest Hotspots
in New Jersey This Fall!

NJ Oktoberfest Celebrations. Our recommendations for the best Events

Our recommendations for the best 2024 New Jersey Oktoberfest Celebrations and Events. Features German celebrations of Bavarian traditions with huge amounts of beer, food, German music, singing, and traditional Bavarian costumes.

Oktoberfest is a German celebration of Bavarian traditions with huge amounts of beer, food, German music, singing, and traditional Bavarian costumes. 

With increased worldwide popularity, New Jersey Oktoberfest’s have become a popular fall event and with Oktoberfest celebrations found throughout the state just a short driving distance of their home.

Most of the New Jersey Oktoberfest celebrations are shortened, scaled down versions, and usually occur over a day or two during the traditional Oktoberfest, during the 16 days before the first Sunday in October, although some bar/tavern venues have made it a weekend event stretching to the end of October.

In The USA, the onset of fall, and especially the winter, will find the better quality, more flavorful beers will begin to replace the lighter, less flavorful beers typically found in the summer.

Northern New Jersey
2024 Oktoberfests

Germania Park Oktoberfest 
September 21, 22, 2024
Germania Park
56 Conger Street
Dover, New Jersey
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.

Mountan Creek Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2024
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon,NJ
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of german, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic german food, and activities for kids and adults alike.

Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 28th, 29th, 2024
Main St., Valentine St. and Grand Ave
Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free admission
This street style event will feature activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks and food and more! Oktoberfest is a family friendly event; there will be kids activities and other non-alcohol related activities.

25th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28th, 2024: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (rain or shine)
Leonia's Beer Garden in Wood Park
370 Broad Ave. (behind Leonia Library)
Leonia, NJ
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.

Baron's Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sepember 28th, 2024: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Rain date Sunday, Sept 29th)
1201 Main St.
River Edge, NJ
This family event features the celebration of Major General Baron von Steuben's Birthday. Guests will sample craft beers from Bergen County breweries, cornhole games, free pumpkin picking and decorating.

Annual Oktoberfest Weekend and Car Show
Saturday, Sunday, September 28, 29, 2024 (Rain or shine)
Chubb Park
290 W Main St
Chester, NJ
This family friendly event has something for everyone! Immerse yourself in the true spirit of Oktoberfest with an incredible array of delicious craft beers and authentic German cuisine! The menu caters to everyone's taste, including bratwursts, kielbasa, chicken schnitzel, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, and more! Kid-friendly options like hot dogs and giant soft pretzels that will delight the youngest guests. Live music and dancing will be happening all weekend, and there are plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained.

Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest
September 21st thru October 19th, 2024
88 Liberty View Drive
Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City's authentic authentic European style Biergarten, with a huge restaurant with both indoor and outdoor spaces where hundreds of guests gather under the trees and stars to drink beer, eat and socialize, will celebrate Oktoberfest with live German bands in the garden on Saturdays.

Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 @7:00 pm
Union College
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ
This celebration undrer a tent features live music, games, food trucks, and, of course, more than a dozen beers on tap.

Deutscher Club of Clark's Oktoberfest
October 5th & 6th, 2024
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Open to the Public
This event will feature live music by Bernie's Orchestra and others, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more!

Oktoberfest at Turkey Brook Park
Saturday, Sunday, October 5, 6, 2024
Turkey Brook Park
30 Flanders Road
Flanders, NJ
Cost: $5 per person ages 18+. 17 & Under FREE
This family event features live music, food & Brew. Budd Lake First Aid & Rescue will be selling beer as a fundraiser. For kids there will be Inflatable Slide & Obstacle, Pony Rides, Connect 4, Flying Chickens, Corn Hole, Yatzee, Jenga & Axe Throwing for the Adults
Edelweiss-Passiac Dancers will be performing throughout the day.
Attendees are urged to bring Chairs, blankets & a smile! There will be seating under the pavillion An ATM will be onsite under the pavillion.

Oktoberfest Hosted by Edelweiss Passaic
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Pompton Lakes Elks #1895
1 Perrin Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ
The Oktoberfest is an evening full of food, joy, live music, dancing, entertainment and Gemand food. The event includes Bavarian Entertainment, Schuhplattler, and a Bavarian Buffet.

Oktoberfest at The Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Saturday, October 5th, 2024: 2pm to 6 pm
65 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ
Celebrate as they Put the 'PUB' in Public Garden and transform the Arboretum into a beer garden with All you can eat & drink, lawn games and live music! This seasonal fete will feature premium autumnal ales, and Bavarian-style bratwurst, pretzels and old-world German dishes. Music will include a German band featuring an accordion, clarinet, tuba, guitar, drums, and vocals will set the mood for this fun afternoon in the garden. Oktoberfest attire is highly encouraged!
This event is a fundraiser for the Arboretum. Admission includes bottomless beer and German fare. You must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations are recommended since attendance will be limited.

Ridgewood Oktoberfest
October. 12th & 13th, 2024
West Village at Wilsey Square
Ridgewood, NJ
This family celebration features music, a biergarten, pumpkin painting, hayrides, and Morw.

Oktoberfest at Forest Lodge
Saturday, October 12, 2024; 11am - 6pm (rain date October 13th)
11 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ
Event Cost: $10, children under 10 free.
Open to the public
This event features entertainment, a live german band, wurst, bier, Bavarian culture, American fare, free parking

Franklin Lakes Oktoberfest
Friday, October 18, 2024
McBride Field
813 Franklin Lake Rd
Franklin Lakes, NJ
This event features a night of traditional German food, drink, and Oompah Band entertainment.
The Annual Oktoberfest is hosted by Tony & Phyllis Chernalis and The Market Basket and honoring the Hovey Family. Enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest celebration underneath the big tent! Festivities include German food and beer, live Oompah music, a game tent, and a beer stein-hoisting competition! The Nerds will be rocking the stage for a night that you won't want to miss!

Central New Jersey
2024 Oktoberfests

Six Flags Oktoberfest
Select days - now until November 3, 2024
Six Flags- Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ
Features German inspired cuisine, brews and desserts.

Annual Oktoberfest in Highlands
Saturday, October 5th, 2024; 12pm - 7pm (rain date October 6th)
Veterans Park
Bay and Shrewsbury Ave
Highlands, NJ
Admission and Parking is free.
Modeled on the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating; drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Authentic German food is a highlight of this famous festival. There will be live Oompah, and polka music and performances throughout the day.

Hopewell Valley Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 5, 2024: 4 - 10pm
Trenton Cyrus Lodge
131 Burd Street
Pennington, NJ
This celebration features a live band, beer on tap, pig roast, cornhole, pumpkin carving, and more.
his family-friendly event is open to all. There will be a live band, corn hole games, pumpkin painting, door prizes, BBQ and pig roast, several beers on tap, wine, and soft drinks. The BBQ is so good you'll be telling all your friends you found the best kept secret!

Freehold Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 6th, 2024; Noon - 6pm
West Main Street between Court Street and Throckmorton Street
Downtown Freehold, NJ
This street Oktoberfest celebration will feature a beer garden, german music, food, games, crafters and specialty Items, along with stables and seating.

New Brunswick's Annual Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 13th, 2024; 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Monument Square Park
George St & Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ
Free Admission
This Oktoberfest event features a fall celebration of music, food, and community held in New Brunswick's City Center. Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews, German beers, vendors Stein-holding competitions, traditional German music, and more, Festive German attire is highly recommended!

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits
Saturday & Sunday, October 19, 20, 2024
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd,
New Egypt, NJ
Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine. Live music and good friends will make this day special!

Hamilton Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 20th, 2024, 11am - 5:30pm (آ (Rain Date: Sunday, October 27th)آ 
Veterans Park,
2306 Kuser Rd
Hamilton Township, NJ
A family Oktoberfest celebration with many family oriented activities. Family favorite activities include a pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, amusements, crafters, and vendors.

Southern New Jersey
2024 Oktoberfests

Oktoberfest ''Bier on the Pier''
Weekends until October 13, 2024
Morey's Pier
On the boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
This celebration features activities for the little squirts, Bier on the Pier, with live music, traditional German fare, and all the games and rides you know and love at Morey's Pier.

Smithville Oktoberfest
October 5th, 6th, 2024; 10am - 5pm (rain or shine)
Historic Smithville and Village Green
Smithville, NJ
This festive event features an Oktoberfest celebration with 150 juried crafters, an International food court, live music, kids activities, non-Profit organizations and more for Oktoberfest. All of this food and fun plus The Villages 60 Shoppes, Train and Carousel Rides, Paddle boats, 7 Eateries, and Antique Arcades! kind food!