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.
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
Food Menus Coming Soon
Sponsors
Full List of Sponsors Coming Soon
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Kid’s Activity Ring Sponsor:
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