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Celebrate Major General Baron von Steuben with the Bergen County Historical Society at their annual Baronfest Beer Festival.

Sample the finest in craft beer from three Bergen County breweries: Alementary Brewery, Brix City Brewery and Hackensack Brewery.

Activities for families include corn hole games and free pumpkin picking and decorating.

Grab something to eat from the food vendors that will be on site.

Be on the lookout for Major General Baron von Steuben and stop to take your photo with him.

Have a chat with members from the Revolutionary War reenactment group Motts Artillery as they demonstrate cannon firing and military life.

Listen to the lively music of Particle Theory.

All three 18th-century Jersey-Dutch sandstone houses, including the state historic 1752 Steuben House, will be open for tours throughout the day. On display in the Steuben House will be Revolutionary War artifacts from the society's extensive collection including an edition of the Baron's Army Manual.

Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas barn and visit the authentic Jersey-Dutch out kitchen to see BCHS interpreters preparing soft Bavarian pretzels.

Take a peek at the treasures in the gift shop while you enjoy donuts, hot cider, and other fall refreshments which will be available for purchase inside the tavern.

Ticket reservations are encouraged: $15 adults, $10 BCHS members and students 12-20 years old. Children under 12 years old are free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Food and beer are at an additional cost.

All proceeds go to support the soon-to-be-built museum and New Bridge Landing.

Free parking available on site or take the train to the New Bridge Landing station on the Pascack Valley Line.

Dogs are permitted on site on a leash but not in the houses.

Rain date is October 1.