Anthony Wayne Recreation Area — Attraction in Town of Woodbury

Attended 2024's Oktoberfest, which was held on four (4) consecutive weeks in September through October in the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area near Bear Mountain State Park.

Admission was free and there was a $15 ($11 online) fee for parking.

There was a short parking lot entry wait when I arrived at around 2pm on a Saturday. After scanning your parking pass, you are then directed to park on the (mostly gravel) parking lot. From there, it is a short walk across the parking lot to the entrance.

Security does a quick check on bags before allowing you in.

Lots to eat and drink here with a variety of food trucks on site, as well as lots of beer as expected. The food prices range from $8 snacks to $15 meals. Beer ranged from a $7 cup to $20 refillable mug to $30+ refillable stein. The lines can be long at times so plan ahead. I'd expect earlier visits would shorten those wait times significantly.

One worker did mention that due to a weak wifi signal in that area, the credit card readers were taking very long to complete transactions. It took me about 3 tries and 5 minutes to pay for my beer.

There were a few activities like cornhole, jenga, axe throwing (fee) and live music. There were also some kids activities (bouncy house)...not sure if there was a...

Based on the reviews I read, I had low expectations going to the Oktoberfest @ Anthony Wayne Rec area. I was pleasantly surprised and truly enjoyed the afternoon with freshly brewed beer and authentic tasted snacks. No individual entrance fee, but parking is $10 per car. If you bring your own stein 1L beer costs $14. Giant pretzel that cost $8 is worth every bite :) there was long line for food at a later time but the line for beer was never a concern as it was always short. I will definitely come back next year - something to add to list of things to do...

I recently visited Anthony Way Recreation Area during their Oktoberfest celebration and was excited for the festive atmosphere. The decorations and food were delightful, capturing the spirit of the event. However, I was ultimately disappointed by the absence of large German men drunkenly dancing to oompa music, which is a quintessential part of the Oktoberfest experience. While the event had its charm, I really hoped to see that lively, boisterous energy that makes Oktoberfest...