Cheers The 23rd Annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership will be celebrated in Veterans Park , Bay and Shrewsbury avenues, Saturday, October 5 from noon until 7 p.m.
Authentic German food, live music, and other exciting entertainment will be part of the festivities with admission and parking free.
Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. Beer, traditional foods, and Bavarian culture have made this event a worldwide phenomenon.
Highlands’ Oktoberfest aims to bring this rich tradition to the local community with festivities and authentic experiences. As with the traditional Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the festival emphasizes eating, drinking, and having a good time. Veterans Park is festive with fall decorations, delicious food, and several varieties of German beers, with authentic German food a highlight of this famous festival.
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 Spanky’s Sandwiches, and Highlands’ own Chilangos. Thirst quenchers include a large variety of Oktoberfest Beers, both light and dark.
The beer garden will also be serving Fresca Mixed, sangria, and wine.
Thousands of visitors annually attend and enjoy live Oompah, and polka music performed by Dance Hall Detour. The Newark Bayern Verein German Dancers will also be performing throughout the day. Festivities will include the popular Feats of Strength Beer Stein Holding Contest with men and women categories and special prizes for the winners.
The festival is family-friendly and there will be a wide variety of retail, specialty, and craft vendors. T
The Highlands Business Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Programs and events are made possible by generous sponsors including, Monmouth County Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Bridge Marina, Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Farmacie by the French Market, Hufnagel Tree Service, In the Garden, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Sandbox at Seastreak, Valley Bank, and WRAT, 95.9. Special thanks also go to Colliers Engineering and Design, and Driftwood Real Estate Group, Keyport for their generous sponsorship of the 2024 Oktoberfest. For directions or any additional information on Oktoberfest, please visit www.highlandsnj.com or call (732) 291-4713.
