7 Oktoberfest Events Taking Over NYC — Beer, Brats And Bands All Month Long

New York City has long been shaped by German heritage, once home to the world’s third-largest German population outside of Berlin and Vienna . Today, you can explore the rich culture brought over by German immigrants everyday in NYC’s Little Germantown in Yorkville. This area of the city was once home to a thriving German community, with German bakeries, businesses, social clubs (known as Vereines) on every corner. Although businesses have faded over time, many remain in operation or have newly opened to uphold this area’s rich German history. However, as September arrives and Oktoberfest kicks off in Germany, there are plenty of ways to bring the bucket list destination event to life right now and right here in NYC. Knock back beers at Brooklyn’s first authentic biergarten --------------------------------------------------------- Reserve your spot at Brooklyn’s first authentic German biergarten, Radegast Hall, for an Oktoberfest celebration that’s sure to be unforgettable—though maybe a little hazy depending on how many beers you enjoy. Here’s the full schedule of Oktoberfest event: 3 PM – Brass Band Starts 4 PM – Women’s Mug Holding Competition 5 PM – Men’s Mug Holding Competition 6 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping 9 PM – DJ Dance Party 📍113 N 3rd St, Brooklyn 🗓️ Saturdays, September 20th, 27th and October 4th 🎟️ See here for booking information Catch the German-American Steuben Parade marching along Fifth Avenue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The iconic German-American Steuben Parade is marching back into NYC, bringing with it a colorful spectacle of lederhosen and dirndl-clad revelers, glittering floats, lively traditional tunes, and plenty more surprises to keep the festivities in full swing. More parade details here. 📍Fifth Avenue from 68th Street to 86th Street 🗓️ Saturday, September 20th, 2025 🎟️ Free and open to the public Sip, savor, and celebrate Oktoberfest in Central Park instead of the English Garten ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following the parade, head to Central Park for an Oktoberfest celebration with a stein holding contest , otherwise known as the annual Lenny Coyne Memorial Hofbräu Maßkrugstemmen Championship. See which challenger can best hold a full 1L stein with proper form. 📍SummerStage (Rumsey Playfield in Central Park) 🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025 (Gates open at 1:00pm) 🎟️ Adults: $44; Kids (Ages 6-13): $8; Kids (Under 6): Free Feast on Bavarian dishes at Dickson’s Farmstand Meats ----------------------------------------------------- Feast on Bavarian delicacies, including bratwurst, braised specialties, smoked meats, and more, at Dickson’s Farmstand Meats for its Oktoberfest celebration. In addition to mouthwatering food, guests will enjoy a live brass band and six beer stations , each spotlighting a different New York State brewer: Threes, KCBC, Industrial Arts, Wild East, Kills Boro, and SingleCut. Although the event goes until 11pm, you won’t want to miss the Oktoberfest afterparty at the subterranean bar, The Tippler. 📍Chelsea Market 🗓️ Thursday, October 3rd from 7pm – 11pm 🎟️ $80 + tax See NYC’s historic Stone Street transform into a massive beer garden -------------------------------------------------------------------- A lively Oktoberfest street festival will take over Stone Street for six consecutive weekends, starting September 13th, 2025. There will be a ceremonial tapping of the keg, traditional German & International food, live music, stein holding competitions, and endless German beer for everyone. 📍Stone Street 🗓️ Six weekends starting Saturday, September 13th 🎟️ More info here. Enjoy a rotating list of Oktoberfest craft beers at Manhattan’s largest outdoor heated beer garden -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loreley Beer Garden is bringing back its annual Oktoberfest celebrations, complete with rotating Oktoberfest craft beers, soft baked German pretzels, seasonal craft ciders & warm ciders, 1 Liter steins & 1 Liter boots, weekly pig roasts & keg tappings, 12 different kinds of sausages & more! 📍Chelsea Market 🗓️ Sunday, September 14th – Friday, October 31st 🎟️ Book your reservation here Pick up a home cooked Oktoberfest meal for the whole family ----------------------------------------------------------- Brooklyn’s Hudson Table is offering up an Oktoberfest weekly meal for three to five people, enough for the whole family. The meals are cooked and ready to eat once reheated. See the menu below: * Beer Braised Bratwurst * Apple & Mustard Glazed Pork * Lemon & Dill Roasted Chicken Thighs * German Potato Salad * Brown Butter Roasted Carrots * Green Garden Salad * Mustard Vinaigrette 📍Hudson Table 🗓️ Monday, September 29, 2025 – pick up window from 4:00pm – 5:30pm 🎟️ $95 Source: https://secretnyc.co/best-oktoberfest-events-nyc-2025/