Highlands Oktoberfest
The 22nd annual Highlands Oktoberfest, modeled after the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry will be featured Saturday, Oct. 7 at Veterans Park, Bay and Shrewsbury Avenues.
The event includes authentic German food, live music, and other entertainment as part of the Highlands Business Partnership’s celebration from noon to 7:00 PM. Admission and parking are free. In the event of rain, the Fest will be October 8 during the same hours. The park will be festive with fall decorations, great food, and a variety of German beers and German food, a highlight of the famed event.
Bahrs Landing, a Highlands favorite for over 100 years is preparing the menu with plenty of traditional German favorites hot off the grill including bratwurst, knockwurst, kraut, potato pancakes, and sauerbraten. For the less adventurous, there will be other festival favorites including Homemade Pizza, and Highlands local Chilango’s.
The beer garden will include both light and dark brews, White Claw, sangria, and wine. Live oompah and polka music will be presented by Dance Hall Detour and the Bayern Verien German Dancers.
Festivities will include a “Beer Stein Holding” Contest for men and women with special prizes. The festival is family friendly and there will be a wide variety of retail, specialty, and craft vendors.
The Highlands Business Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Programs and events are made possible by sponsors including, NJ State Department of Travel & Tourism, Monmouth County Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Farmacie, Feed & Seed, Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Hufnagel Tree Experts, In the Garden, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Sandbox at Seastreak, and WRAT, 95.9.
For directions or any additional information on Oktoberfest, visit www.highlandsnj.com or call (732) 291-4713.
