September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
42nd 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 19 | 12:00PM – 7:00PM |
| Sunday, September 20 | 12:00PM – 7:00PM |
Admission
| General Admission Includes: Entrance to the Festival & General Parking, Sky Rides, Lawn Games, Musical Entertainment, Activity Rings, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Face Painting & Balloon Animals | $25 |
| 6 & Under | Free |
| VIP Tent Package Includes: All General Admission Items, Private Tent with Premium Views of the Festival / Stage, Private VIP Buffet and Bar Service, Private Restroom Space, Commemorative Stein with 1 Fill, & Assorted Event Fanfare | $125 |
| Mountain Coaster | $24.99 |
Please note, Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Parking
| General Parking | Free |
| Preferred Parking Located in Cobblestone | $30 |
Please note, Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Please note, All Handicap Parking will be available in the Cobblestone Parking Lot (Limited Availability). Our Red Tail Lodge Parking Lot will be closed for pedestrian traffic.
NEW! Goat Racing
Get ready to pick your G.O.A.T. Goat Races run from 1–6PM, with races every 30 minutes and the final race block starting at 5:30PM. You’ll receive a numbered wristband matching you with one of our nine racing goats — if your goat wins, head to the Redemption Tent to enter the 6:30PM prize drawing! Stick around to see if you take home the prize (you must be present to win). Kids 6 & under are complimentary.
Entertainment
Main Stage
| Saturday, September 19 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00PM – 2:45PM | John Steven’s Polka Band |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Men of Horses |
| 5:30PM – 7:30PM | Ryan Coleman |
| Sunday, September 20 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00PM – 2:45PM | John Steven’s Polka Band |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Radio Revolution |
| 5:30PM – 7:00PM | The Benjamins |
Main Activity Ring
| 12:00PM | Hay Bale Toss |
| 12:30PM | Musical Chairs |
| 1:00PM | Stein Holding |
| 1:30PM | Partner Carry |
| 2:00PM | Hay Bale Toss |
| 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 |
Kids Activity Ring
| 12:00PM | Butternut Squash Bowling |
| 12:30PM | Tower of Steins |
| 1:00PM | Mini Pie Eating |
| 1:30PM | Musical Chairs |
| 2:00PM | Butternut Squash Bowling |
| 2:30PM | Tower of Steins |
| 3:30PM | Mini Pie Eating |
| 4:00PM | Musical Chairs |
| 4:30PM | Butternut Squash Bowling |
| 5:00PM | Tower of Steins |
| 5:30PM | Mini Pie Eating |
| 6:00PM | Musical Chairs |
Other Activities for the Kids Include:
- Sky Rides
- Petting Zoo
- Face Painting
- Inflatables
- Balloon Animals
- Lawn Games
Food Stations
Main Food Tent
All Sausages & Sandwiches Served with Chips & On Martin’s Bun
Add Currywurst Sauce to Any Sausage
- Creek Burger with Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce & Tomato
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Pork Schnitzel Sandwich with Coleslaw
- Sauerbraten Sandwich with Gingersnap Sauce
- Grilled Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut
- Grilled Vegan Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut
- Potato Pancakes Served with Applesauce & Sour Cream
- French Fries
Pretzel, Pickle Corn Station
- Fresh Jersey Corn Served with Assorted Spices & Toppings
- Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Served with Whole Grain Mustard
VIP Tent
Buffet Serving 1:00pm to 5:00pm
- Mixed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings
- Bavarian Pretzel Bites Served with Whole Grain Mustard
- Chicken Tenders with Assorted Sauces
- Potato Pancakes with Applesauce & Sour Cream
- Field Vegetables: Charred Carrots
- Roasted Potato Medley
- Bratwurst Served with Sauerkraut
- BBQ Pulled Pork
- Smoked Half-Chicken
- Dessert: Apple Strudel, Cookies, & Brownies
Show Kitchen
- Duck Fat Fries Tossed in Duck Fat & Chives
- Crispy Duck Drumettes Served with Sweet Chili Sauce & Scallions
- Wild Boar Tacos with Butternut Squash, Apple Slaw, & Lemon Oil
- Fried Alligator Nuggets Served with Bayou Aioli & Scallions
- Schweinshaxe Served with Roasted Potato Medley, Charred Carrots, & Beer Gravy
- Sliced Elk Tenderloin Served with Roasted Potato Medley & Charred Carrots
- Tomahawk Steak Served Whole or Sliced with Roasted Potato Medley & Charred Carrots
Pitmaster Keith’s
- Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Served with Whole Grain Mustard
- Pitmaster Keith’s Famous Smoked Turkey Leg
- Pulled Pork Sandwich with Chips
- Smoked Half-Chicken Served with Roasted Potato Medley & Charred Carrots
- Half Roasted Rabbit Served with Roasted Potato Medley & Charred Carrots
- Baby Back Ribs Half / Whole Rack Served with BBQ Sauce, Roasted Potato Medley & Charred Carrots
- Popcorn
- Churros
- Jumbo Cookies
Bavarian Bites Food Truck
- Chicken Fingers & French Fries
- Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
- Mac & Cheese
- Bavarian Pretzel Bites
- French Fries
- Hot Dog
- GoGo Squeez
Sponsors
Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor: Waste Management
VIP Sponsor: Allied Beverage Group
Main Activity Ring: Pepsi
Kid’s Activity Ring Sponsor: Peapack Private Bank & Trust
Exclusive Sumo Ring Sponsor: Waste Management
Event Map Sponsor: Waste Management
Corporate Sponsors: Culligan New Jersey, Performance Food Group & Subaru
Community Sponsor: Visions Federal Credit Union