Take a little vacation to the festive German celebration without leaving South Jersey thanks to these local events.
Weekends through Oct. 11
Morey’s Pier
Wildwood
Free admission
Stein-holding competitions, German fare, live music, activities for all ages.
Medford Oktoberfest
& Music Festival
Sept. 26
9 am to 6 pm
Carpenters Lane, between Ocean and Perry St.
Cape May
Free admission
Carpenters Lane transforms into a German promenade with authentic music, food, beer vendors and artisans.
Historic Smithville Oktoberfest
Oct. 3 & 4
10 am to 5 pm
Historic Smithville
Galloway
Free admission
International food court, kids’ activities, paddle boats, antique arcade, train rides, carousel, over 150 crafters.
Oct. 3 & 4
10 am to 8 pm
The Red Barn Farm
Hammonton
Free admission
Live oompah music, stein-holding contest, biergarten, cocktails, German food, corn maze, pumpkin picking, sunflower walk.
