There’s nothing more refreshing in summertime than an ice cold beer. Whether you are celebrating an early Oktoberfest, or instead head to a winery to sip some vino, these festivals in New Jersey offer samples for the 21+ crowd, food trucks or light bites, plus kids’ activities for the whole family.
September 7
Bayern Verein Newark’s Oktoberfest!
Deutscher Club of Clark, Clark
The spirit of Bavaria comes to life with traditional music, food, and activities for the whole family. Explore the German market and watch performances by traditional Bavarian Schuhplattlers. There will be a bier stein holding contest, corn hole and Connect Four. Music is by Bernie’s Orchestra.
Fall Brew By the Bay
The Seafarer, Atlantic Highlands
Each brewery will serve two beer samples. Music, fire pits and food are available for an additional fee.
September 7-8
Grape Stomp Food Truck Festival
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Channel your inner Lucy and kick off your shoes to stomp some grapes! Learn about the wine-making process, and stay for food trucks, live music, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Select Dates, September 7 – November 3
Great Adventure’s Octoberfest Food Festival
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Explore German-inspired cuisine, brews and desserts all around the theme park.
Fridays – Sundays, September 13 – October 13
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey’s Piers, Wildwood
Bust out your lederhosen and raise your steins as you enjoy live music, traditional German food, and all the games and rides you love at Morey’s Piers. Bands play on the Coca-Cola stage all weekend long with daily strolling entertainment by the Oompah Delics.
September 14
South Orange Downtown Beer Festival
Sloan Street Parking Lot, South Orange
Sample over 40 unique craft NJ brews, while enjoying a set from DJ Lou Smith, and playing interactive games and activities.
Burlington Hops & Rocks Festival
Riverfront Promenade, Burlington
Enter the 5K run, and then reward yourself with beer, music and food trucks at the after-party festival.
Wine & Jazz Festival
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
There is a special Wine & Jazz All Stars performance concert set for a Friday night preview, but the main action takes place on Saturday when the lineup includes vocalist Dianne Reeves, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, pianist Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana, bassist Endea Owens & The Cookout, The Dale Melton Trio, and High and Mighty Brass Band. The all-day event ends with a jazz-inspired Illuminated Fountain Performance in the Main Fountain Garden. You can also sample wines from Pennsylvania, as well as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand.
Tapas, Taps & Tractors
Friends Village, Woodstown
John Deere Tractors will showcase modern and antique tractors. Taste samples of local wine and beer. Enjoy live music, demonstrations by the Salem Community College Glass Blowing School, and pick-your-own sunflowers.
September 21
Oktoberfest
Edmund Plaza, Red Bank
Red Bank RiverCenter is partnering with Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets and The Two River Theater for the second annual Red Bank Oktoberfest.
September 28
The Baron’s Oktoberfest
Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
There’s a birthday party for Major General Baron von Steuben, and you’re invited. As part of the Oktoberfest celebration, sample craft beers, bring the kids for cornhole and pumpkin picking, tour the old-time homes and Jersey-Dutch out kitchen, watch a cannon firing demo and listen to music by Particle Theory.
October 5
Highlands Oktoberfest
Veterans Park, Highlands
Experience Germany in the Highlands with Oompah and polka music, performances by the Bayern Verien Newark Dancers, food from Bahrs Landing Restaurant, a variety of Oktoberfest beers, a Best-Dressed Contest, and a Beer Stein Holding Contest.
October 5-6
Oktoberfest
Historic Smithville, Galloway
There will be more than 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations, and more. All of this is in addition to 50 shops, seven eateries, a carousel ride, a train ride, paddle boats, an arcade, on-site lodging at the Colonial Inn and more than 26 free weekend events.
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown
Listen to live music, sip wine, order gourmet food and browse artisan crafts.
October 6
Oktoberfest
Downtown Freehold
Main Street will be lined with booths for beer, food, games, entertainment, vendors, crafters and more.
October 12-13
Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival
Heritage Park, Manahawkin
Nine wineries, four food trucks, two bands and dozens of crafters make up this outdoor fest, which is open to wine tasters and families.
November 2-3
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
Veterans Park, Bayville
As you sample wine from various NJ wineries, meet the winemakers and learn about the winemaking process. There will be a variety of food trucks and musical acts all weekend. Non-drinkers and kids are welcome.
We’ll be adding to this list of wine and beer festivals all year. Know of a fair that’s not listed? Email jennifer@njfamily.com.
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