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Send me the listOktoberfest season runs across Morris County from mid September into October, and this year the calendar is packed with authentic German bands, festival food, craft beer, and family fun. Whether you want a true biergarten with an oompah band or a laid back afternoon of brats and a car show, here is our guide to where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Morris County in 2026.
Germania Park Oktoberfest, Rockaway Township (September 19 and 20)
Germania Park is the home of a German American cultural society founded in 1895, which makes its Oktoberfest one of the most authentic in the area. Gates open Saturday, September 19 at 12:30 p.m., with music from Bud and Linda in the afternoon and the band Bavarski from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The party continues Sunday, September 20 with gates at noon and David Betz on stage from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Expect a full kitchen, a bar, and a proper biergarten atmosphere at 56 Conger Street. See the schedule at germaniapark.com, and read our full preview of Germania Park’s Oktoberfest.
Hanover Township PBA Food, Wine and Brew Festival, Whippany (September 26)
Hosted by the Hanover Township PBA, this festival brings craft beer, wine, food, and live music to Bee Meadow Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. It sits at Brickyard Field, 111 Reynolds Avenue in Whippany, and the proceeds support the local PBA. Details are at hanovertwppba128.com, and you can read our Hanover Food, Wine and Brew Festival preview.
Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend and Antique Car Show, Chester (September 26 and 27)
The Chester Lions Club throws a two day Oktoberfest and antique car show at Chubb Park on Route 24. This year’s edition runs Saturday, September 26 from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 from noon to 6 p.m., with German food, beer, live music, kids activities, and rows of vintage, custom, and muscle cars. The Lions put the proceeds back into local charities, scholarships, and rescue squads. Find the details at chesterlionsclub.com, and see our Chester Lions Oktoberfest preview.
Boonton Brewfest, Boonton (September 19)
If your idea of fall beer leans craft, Boonton Brewfest pours local and regional breweries with live music at Canal Side Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is not a traditional Oktoberfest, but it lands right in the season and makes an easy add on. Get the full rundown in our Boonton Brewfest preview.
More Morris County Oktoberfests to Watch
A few more town and firehouse Oktoberfests round out the season. Both are annual traditions, so confirm this year’s date with the organizer before you go.
- The Hillside Hose Company No. 1 Oktoberfest brings German food, beer, and music to the firehouse at 132 Western Avenue in Morristown each fall. Watch hillsidehose.org for this year’s date.
- Mount Olive’s Oktoberfest returns to Turkey Brook Park in Flanders through the township recreation calendar. Keep an eye on mountolivetwpnj.org for the 2026 schedule.
Plan the Rest of Your Fall
Oktoberfest is just the start of the season. For everything else on the calendar, see our guide to fall festivals and fairs in Morris County and our roundup of things to do in Morris County in September.
