NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The city's third annual Oktoberfest, a fall celebration of music, food and community held in New Brunswick’s City Center, will kick off noon on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews to German beers and vendors up and down the George Street area.

Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Oktoberfest spirit by wearing their best dirndl or lederhosen. The fun continues with a music lineup that will feature a combination of performances for a broad age range, including Traditional German music.

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Local establishments offering craft and seasonal beers for purchase.

Oktoberfest is sponsored in part by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Festival-goers can also support the Janice Lopez Ovarian Cancer Foundation. By purchasing a souvenir mug, you'll help raise awareness and support the fight against ovarian cancer.

The Janice Lopez Ovarian Cancer Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to raise money, and spread awareness to support ovarian cancer research and patients. Their vision is to help save the lives of mothers, daughters, sisters and friends.

There is no entry fee for the event, that runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is open to the public, rain or shine. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.









BEER MENU

Blackthorn Restaurant & Irish Pub – serving on tap Schofferhoffer and Jack’s Abbey Oktoberfest

Destination Dogs - serving on tap Hacker-pschorr Oktoberfest

Harvest Moon Brewery & Café - serving on tap Oktoberfest & Happy Blonde Ale

Tavern on George – serving on tap Leinenkugel Oktoberfest



FOOD OPTIONS

Blackthorn Restaurant & Irish Pub – Schnitzel and Candied Apples

Destination Dogs – Bratwurst and Hot Dogs with beer-braised onions, kraut, red cabbage and traditional toppings

Harvest Moon Brewery & Café – Braised Pork & Cabbage Sandwiches and Hard Pretzel Necklaces

Hirs Sausage Market LLC – smoked sausages, bacon, and smoked meats

Yummy Ice Cream



VENDORS

Built from Ashes

Crossfit Stealth

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Power Crunch

ACTIVITIES

Free Caricatures

Free Face Painting

Inflatable Axe Throwing

Stein Holding Contest

Kids Crafts

LIVE MUSIC

Pepperville

The Edelwiss OomPah Band

The Suyat Band