What better way to welcome the fall season than by attending a local Oktoberfest celebration?
The Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest began in 1810 in celebration of a royal marriage. Throughout the years, Oktoberfest evolved into an international phenomenon celebrating German culture and marking the beginning of the fall season. Enjoy German-inspired food, dancing, traditional German costumes, music and more at these Oktoberfest celebrations across Delaware.
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest
September 20-22
One of the region’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations returns to Newark this September 20-22. Admission is $10 and includes access to unlimited amusement rides, live entertainment, delicious food and plenty of beverage options from beer and mead to wine, ciders and spirits.
49 Salem Church Road, Newark
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“Crooktoberfest” at Crooked Hammock Brewery
September 22 – October 8
Crooked Hammock Brewery‘s month-long celebration returns to all locations of the brewpub. Festivities include a stein-holding contest, keg-squatting competition, live music, pretzel toss and more Oktoberfest-inspired fun.
Director of culinary operations and Chef Ted Deptula curated the perfect menu of German-inspired fare with Crooked Hammock’s backyard barbecue spin. The Crooktoberfest food menu includes caramelized onion soup, a burger served on a pretzel bun with IPA beer cheese sauce and Das Schnitzel, a thinly pounded fried pork cutlet served on a potato bun with smoked provolone cheese and pickled red onion.
Alongside the fabulous food, enjoy four limited Crooked Hammock German brews including the Crooktoberfest Marzen, an amber lager and VunderPumpkin, a pumpkin spiced lager.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes
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Bankstoberfest
October 5
Banks Wines & Spirits presents its third annual Oktoberfest celebration in Millville. Sample over 60 beers, chow down on bratwurst and pretzels, enjoy live music and explore a variety of local food trucks. This 21+ event runs from 1-5 p.m. and, with a costume contest, competitive games, corn hole and more, attendees are in for a fun-filled day.
Dover Oktoberfest
October 12
Don’t miss Oktdoverfest, Downtown Dover’s spin on the traditional German rite of passage. Destination Downtown Dover presents this street festival on Loockerman Street with festivities beginning at 2 p.m. Enjoy live music, DJ performances, food trucks and, of course, plenty of beer from local craft breweries. You can also expect to enjoy unique spirits, ciders, teas and wines.
Loockerman Street, Downtown Dover
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Related: A Guide to Fall Festivals and Events Around Delaware
