Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

12:00pm – 5:00pm

West Main Street, Freehold

DowntownFreehold.com is proud to present our 4rd Annual Oktoberfest, a street festival that transforms West Main Street into a lively celebration of music, food, beer, and community spirit!

🍺 Extended Beer Garden: Raise a glass at this year’s expanded Beer Garden featuring local favorites:

Twin Lights Brewing, Birdsmouth Beer, and Tall Oaks Farm & Brewery.

Masskrugstemmen Contest - Time TBA

Woman’s Best Dressed Traditional Oktoberfest Outfit Contest - Time TBA

Men’s Best Dressed Traditional Oktoberfest Outfit Contest - Time TBA

Child Best Dressed Traditional Oktoberfest Outfit Contest (under 18) - Time TBA

‍ (Masskrugstemmen, is a traditional Bavarian strength and endurance contest where competitors hold a full one-liter beer stein, weighting five pounds. The goal is to hold the stein out in front of the body with a straight arm for as long as possible without bending the elbow or spilling any beer. The competitor who can hold their stein with proper form for the longest duration is the winner.)

🎶 Live Music All Day: Enjoy nonstop entertainment with performances by:

‍ ‍ Swedish Meatballs Beer Garden

La Stella Brothers Main Stage 12:30-2:30pm

The Discoteks Main Stage 3:00-5:00pm

🍴 Vendors, Food & Fun: Explore a wide variety of vendors, delicious food options, crafters, games, and specialty items—all set up with plenty of seating so you can relax and enjoy the fall festivities.

🎉 Community & Sponsors: Celebrate the fall season with your friends and neighbors in the heart of Downtown Freehold. This year’s Oktoberfest is made possible thanks to the generous support of Stillwell-Hansen

For information on being a vendor - Octoberfest Vendor Form