{"id":226600,"date":"2026-09-21T16:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=226600"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:20:51","slug":"oktoberfest-2026-events-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/oktoberfest-2026-events-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to 30+ Oktoberfest 2026 Events in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"oktoberfest 2026 events new jersey\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">fall fun<\/div><p>Oktoberfest, a festival originally from Germany, has events occurring throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/fall-food-festivals-new-jersey-2026\/\">New Jersey<\/a> each year. This year, Oktoberfest began on Saturday, September 19th and will continue until Sunday, October 4th, with plenty of celebrations throughout the couple of weeks. With so much ground to cover, <em>The New Jersey Girl<\/em> has compiled a list of Oktoberfest events to visit in 2026, organized by county. <strong>Keep reading to see a guide to Oktoberfest 2026 events in New Jersey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226615\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey.png\" alt=\"oktoberfest 2026 events new jersey\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/oktoberfest2026-events-new-jersey-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hudson County<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/zeppelinhall.com\/upcoming-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest at Zeppelin Hall<\/a> | 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 13th to Sunday, October 18th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The popular Jersey City beer garden will have German beers, pretzels, Bavarian cuisine, live music, and access to its outdoor garden to celebrate.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehobokenbiergarten.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest at The Hoboken Biergarten<\/a> | 1422 Grand Street, Hoboken<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 18th to Saturday, October 17th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hoboken Biergarten will be hosting barbeques, stein-holding competitions, live music + entertainment, photo ops, keg-tapping ceremonies, and more for the month.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hoboken-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1756076755849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken Oktoberfest 2026<\/a> | 221 Washington Street, Hoboken<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 4PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Madd Hatter is throwing an Oktoberfest-themed bar crawl that will go through participating Hoboken bars and venues.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/jersey-city-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1756256102279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey City Oktoberfest 2026<\/a> | 116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 4PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check in at Boots + Bones to participate in downtown Jersey City&#8217;s Oktoberfest bar crawl, complete with drinks, entertainment, and Oktoberfest-inspired fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spphoboken.com\/oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest at Saints Peter + Paul<\/a> | Hoboken<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 12PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hoboken&#8217;s community Oktoberfest is for a full day of seasonal beer, German food, games, entertainment, and live music. Be sure to check out the outdoor beer garden, which runs through the evening.<\/p>\n<h2>Essex County<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/8th-annual-montclair-brewery-oktoberfest-tickets-1996820476799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8th Annual Montclair Brewery Oktoberfest<\/a> | 101 Walnut Street, Montclair<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 1PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Montclair Brewery&#8217;s annual Oktoberfest will have some fun activities, such as a costume contest, stein-holding competition, and keg-lifting competition, in addition to craft beer, local food, and a full day of live music.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southorangedowntown.org\/events-calendar\/elktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elktoberfest<\/a> | 220 Prospect Street, South Orange<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 1PM to 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elktoberfest has activities for both kids and adults, including games, a bounce house, an ice cream truck, axe throwing, and the lodge&#8217;s signature Smash Tent.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetpops.com\/?event=bloomfield-harvestfest-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomfield HarvestFest + Biergarten<\/a> | Washington Street + Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 10th | 12PM to 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bloomfield&#8217;s annual HarvestFest combines a town-wide fall festival with an Oktoberfest-style biergarten, with live music, a seasonal artisan market, and more fun to check out.<\/p>\n<h2>Bergen County<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergencountyhistory.org\/event-details\/the-barons-oktoberfest-250th\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Baron&#8217;s Oktoberfest 250th<\/a> | 1201 Main Street, River Edge<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 1PM to 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bergen County Historical Society is celebrating Major General Baron von Steuben&#8217;s birthday with beer from local breweries, live music, and activations about Revolutionary War history.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/wclnj.com\/government\/news\/976-save-the-date-woodcliff-lake-oktoberfest-saturday-september-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woodcliff Lake Oktoberfest<\/a> | Woodcliff Park, Woodcliff Lake<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 3PM to 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check this celebration out for live music, food trucks, and a beer + hard seltzer garden. Family-friendly activities, inflatables, and games will also be part of the festivities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palisades-rotary.org\/Oktoberfest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonia Oktoberfest<\/a> | 227 Fort Lee Road, Leonia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 3PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit Leonia&#8217;s Wood Park for this annual Oktoberfest fundraiser at Wood Park, with beer from Hackensack Brewing Company, food trucks, live music, a stein-holding competition, and kids&#8217; activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkridgeboro.com\/government\/news\/791-oktoberfest-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park Ridge Oktoberfest<\/a> | 13 Sulak Lane, Park Ridge<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 4PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Park Ridge Recreation and the Park Ridge Elks are teaming up for an evening of Oktoberfest food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demarestnaturecenter.org\/fall-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest Fall Festival<\/a> | Demarest Duck Pond, Demarest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 10AM to 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Oktoberfest Fall Festival is mixing seasonal fun with a large craft show, on top of food, drinks, canoe rides, birdhouse building, and other environmental programming.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hackensacktoberfest-tickets-1985409923527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HACKENSACKtoberfest<\/a> | 102 State Street, Hackensack<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 1PM to 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This annual celebration will bring food trucks, live music, DJs, and local biz pop-ups to Atlantic Street.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oasisnj.org\/participate-in-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oasis Oktoberfest<\/a> | McBride Field, Franklin Lakes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, October 16th | 7PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oasis is returning with its 22nd annual Oktoberfest fundraiser this year, with traditional food, beer, live music, dancing, and entertainment in support of the nonprofit&#8217;s programs.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zionsr.org\/events-1\/oktoberfest-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zion Oktoberfest<\/a> | Zion Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 96 East Allendale Road, Saddle River<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 17th | 5:30PM to 9PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Oktoberfest celebration, titled the &#8220;Wurst Party Ever&#8221;, with food, drinks and community festivities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oktoberfestfinder.com\/oktoberfest\/4th-annual-cl7-oktoberfest-franklin-lakes-nj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4th Annual CL7 Oktoberfest<\/a> | McBride Field, Franklin Lakes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 17th | 7PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t check out Friday&#8217;s Oktoberfest at McBride Field, The Charlie Landers Foundation will be hosting one on Saturday as well. Expect German-inspired food, beer, wine, and live music.<\/p>\n<h2>At the Jersey Shore<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure\/events\/oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest Food Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure<\/a> | 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 12th to Sunday, November 1st | Park hours vary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Six Flags Great Adventure is running Oktoberfest-themed fun for a couple of months this year, with German dishes, seasonal beers, live entertainment, and more fun.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mudhenbrew.com\/all-events\/oktoberfest-in-wildwood-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MudHen Oktoberfest<\/a> | 127 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 20th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MudHen Brewing Company&#8217;s three-day Oktoberfest includes the tapping of its MarzHen Lager, a special German-inspired food menu, live performances and limited-edition merchandise.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moreyspiers.com\/oktoberfest-at-moreys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest at Morey&#8217;s Piers<\/a> | 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 18th to Sunday, October 11th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For four weekends, Mariner&#8217;s Pier transforms into an Oktoberfest destination with Bavarian food, biergartens, live bands, roaming musicians, and amusement rides.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capemaychamber.com\/events\/details\/cape-may-s-annual-oktoberfest-566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape May&#8217;s Annual Oktoberfest<\/a> | Carpenter Lane, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 9AM to 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This free festival includes food courts, beer vendors, artisans, crafts, live music, and more. <strong>FYI<\/strong>: The rain date is currently scheduled for Sunday, September 27th.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icona.com\/events\/oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oktoberfest at ICONA Avalon Beach Bar<\/a> | The Sandbar Village, 125 79th Street, Avalon<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 26th | 3PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This beachside Oktoberfest is a chance to enjoy seasonal beer, house-brewed selections, German-inspired food, live music, and games (check out the Giant Jenga).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicsmithville.com\/smithville-events\/oktoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historic Smithville Oktoberfest<\/a> | Historic Smithville, Route 9 + Moss Mill Road, Smithville<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd + Sunday, October 4th | 10AM to 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Historic Smithville is always a destination for activities, and Oktoberfest is no exception, with over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, and family activities.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsnj.com\/Special_Events\/Oktoberfest\/Oktoberfest-Page.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest<\/a> | Veterans Park, 51 Bay Avenue, Highlands<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 12PM to 7PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highlands&#8217; long-running Oktoberfest includes traditional German food from Bahrs Landing, Oktoberfest beers, live music, and craft vendors. There will also be a Best-Dressed Contest and Beer Stein-Holding Contest, so don&#8217;t hesitate to join the competitions. The rain date is currently scheduled for Sunday, October 4th.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownfreehold.com\/oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downtown Freehold Oktoberfest<\/a> | West Main Street, Freehold<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 4th | 12PM to 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Downtown Freehold&#8217;s Oktoberfest is something of a large-scale fall street festival, with live music, food, vendors, and an expanded beer garden.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/red-bank-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999603443728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Bank Oktoberfest<\/a> | Edmund Wilson Plaza, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 10th | 1PM to 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This downtown Oktoberfest will have beer, food, vendors, music, a kids&#8217; zone, and more. Admission is free for all ages, and attendees aged 21+ can purchase tasting packages for beer and other beverages.<\/p>\n<h2>Bonus<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seventribesmen.com\/oktoberfest-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Tribesmen Brewery Oktoberfest<\/a> | 1151 Route 23, Wayne<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 27th<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seven Tribesmen is celebrating Oktoberfest across two weekends with live music, food vendors, seasonal craft beer, and stein-holding competitions.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/morejersey.com\/events\/little-falls-pba-annual-oktoberfest-241004011642\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Falls PBA Annual Oktoberfest<\/a> | 65 Union Avenue, Little Falls<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 12PM to 7PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Little Falls has hosted this Oktoberfest for 10 years, and is returning this year with a beer garden, live music, pumpkin patch, cornhole tournament, and other family-friendly things to do.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cranfordjaycees.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest<\/a> | Union College, Cranford<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 3rd | 5PM to 10PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit Union College for some festive live music, food trucks, lawn games, and beers.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newbrunswick.com\/pub\/event\/story\/4300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Brunswick Oktoberfest<\/a> | Monument Square Park, 2 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 11th | 12PM to 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Brunswick&#8217;s free Oktoberfest has entertainment for all ages, between a stein-holding contest and pop-ups from local businesses.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamiltonnj.com\/oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamilton Township Oktoberfest<\/a> | Veterans Park, Hamilton<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunday, October 18th | 11AM to 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This family-friendly fall festival will have a pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, amusements, crafters, vendors, and food. 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