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 |
Please note: Glass Steins are not permitted
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 |
Please note, Glass Steins are not permitted on the Festival Grounds.
Parking
| General Parking | Free with Admission |
| 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 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