September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
40th Annual Oktoberfest
Welcome to the Home of NJ’s #1 Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek Resort. Jersey’s favorite Oktoberfest is quickly approaching and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with a wide variety of beers, ciders, hard sodas and seltzers – the most variety to date, authentic german food, festival food and activities & games for kids and adults alike.
| Saturday, September 21 | 12:00PM – 7:00PM |
| Sunday, September 22 | 12:00PM – 7:00PM |
Admission
| General Admission Includes: Entrance to the Festival & General Parking, Sky Rides, Lawn Games, Musical Entertainment, Activity Ring, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Face Painting, & Balloon Animals | $25 + fees |
| 6 & Under | Free |
| VIP Tent Package Includes: All Items Included in General Admission, Private Tent with Premium View of the Festival / Stage, Private VIP Buffet and Bar Service, Private Restroom Space, Commemorative Stein with 1 Fill, & Assorted Event Fanfare | $200 + fees |
| Mountain Coaster | $15 per ride + fees |
Parking
| General Parking | Free with Admission |
| Preferred Parking Located in Cobblestone | $30 |
Please note, All Handicap Parking will be available in Cobblestone. Our Red Tail Lodge Parking Lot will be closed for pedestrian parking.
Entertainment
Main Stage
| Saturday, September 21 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00PM – 2:45PM | John Steven’s Polka Band |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | The Spins |
| 5:30PM – 7:00PM | The Benjamins |
| Sunday, September 22 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00PM – 2:45PM | John Steven’s Polka Band |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Men of Horses |
| 5:30PM – 7:30PM | Triple Rail Turn |
Activity Ring & Fun for the Kids
| 12:00PM | Hay Bale Toss |
| 12:30PM | Musical Chairs |
| 1:00PM | Stein Holding |
| 1:30PM | Partner Carry Relay |
| 2:00PM | Tee Shirt Challenge |
| 2:30PM | Sack Races |
| 3:30PM | Beer Barrel Roll |
| 4:00PM | Pie Eating |
| 4:30PM | Lumberjack |
| 5:00PM | Stein Holding |
| 5:30PM | Musical Chairs |
| 6:00PM | Partner Carry Relay |
Activities for the Kids Include:
- Sky Rides
- Inflatables
- Face Painting
- Balloon Animals
- Petting Zoo
Food Stations
Main Food Tent
All Sandwiches Served with Chips & on Brioche Bun
- Hamburger with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- Cheeseburger with with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- Black Bean Veggie Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw
- Pork Schnitzel Sandwich with Coleslaw
- Sauerbraten Sandwich with Gingersnap Sauce
- Potato Pancakes Served with Applesauce & Sour Cream
- French Fries
Sausage Tent
All Sausages Served with Chips & on Potato Roll
Add Currywurst Sauce to Any Sausage
- Jumbo Beef Hot Dog Served with Sauerkraut
- Grilled Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut & Mustard
- Grilled Vegan Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut
- Cranberry & Apple Chicken Sausage
- Chipotle Bison Sausage
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Served with Whole Grain Mustard
Pickle, Pretzel, Corn Station
- Fresh Jersey Corn Served with Assorted Spices / Toppings
- Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Served with Whole Grain Mustard
Dessert
- Assorted Candy
- Brownie
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Novelty Ice Cream
- Mini Melts
- Popcorn
- Apple Strudel
Show Kitchen : Live-Action Show Kitchen Serving Assorted Meats from 12PM – 6PM
VIP Tent Menu
Buffet Serving 1:00pm to 5:00pm
- Bavarian Pretzel Bites Served with Whole Grain Mustard
- Wings with Assorted Sauces
- Potato Pancakes with Applesauce & Sour Cream
- Field Vegetables: Charred Carrots & Green Beans
- Roasted Potato Medley
- Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut
- BBQ Pulled Pork
- Sliced Sauerbraten
- Dessert: Apple Strudel, Cookies, & Brownies