The 15 Best Oktoberfest Celebrations NJ Won’t Want To Miss

Does the idea of drinking large tankers of beer in a huge tent surrounded by hundreds of people singing and having a good time sound like a blast?

It's called Oktoberfest, and it's one of the most magical times of the year for beer drinkers everywhere.

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Oktoberfest Celebrations Have Started In Germany

You could make the pilgrimage to Germany to experience an authentic Oktoberfest, or you could just make a quick trip to a number of great bars, breweries, and restaurants around the Jersey Shore that are having their own Oktoberfest celebrations.

You'll save on airfare and still get an authentic Oktoberfest experience.

When Is Oktoberfest Celebrated?

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Traditionally, Oktoberfest starts on the second-to-last Saturday of September and runs through the first Sunday of October.

People celebrate with beer, food, music, dancing, and fun.

In America, we like to go big or go home. Some of our Oktoberfest celebrations don't just run through October 5th, but actually go until the end of October, or in some cases into November, depending on where you celebrate!

Where Can You Celebrate Oktoberfest Near The Jersey Shore?

From local breweries to pubs and restaurants, there are a ton of great places to celebrate Oktoberfest this year around the Jersey Shore.

It can almost be overwhelming, so we've helped you out and have listed 15 of the best places to go to celebrate Oktoberfest this fall.

And if you think we missed anything, be sure to let us know so we can add the Oktoberfest celebration to our list!