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3rd Annual New Brunswick Oktoberfest
October 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FreeOktoberfest is a fall celebration of music, food and community held in New Brunswick’s City Center. Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews to German beers and vendors that will keep your interest.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of music, games, activities, and so much more!
Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Oktoberfest spirit by wearing their best dirndl or lederhosen. The fun continues with a music line-up that will keep you entertained all afternoon and feature a combination of performances of a broad mix for all age groups, including Traditional German music!
We will be turning on the taps, along George Street, from noon – 5:00 p.m. and raising our steins, toasting to cold brews with local establishments offering craft and seasonal beers for purchase.
Sponsored in part by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Help 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. The mission of JLOCF 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.)
No entry fee. Open to the public, rain or shine, food and beverages available for purchase. Proper ID’s required 21 +.
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 and 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 and 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
