Raise a Glass to Hoboken Family Oktoberfest, Hitting Streets Sept. 26

Looking for great beer, excellent bratwursts, and a family-friendly fun all in one place? Then be sure you don’t miss out Hoboken Family Oktoberfest next weekend in the Biergarten (beer garden) on Hudson and 4th Street.

The festival is organized by the Catholic Community of Saints Peter and Paul and Hoboken Catholic Academy. Oktoberfest begins on Friday, Sept. 26 in the Biergarten from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by events at the Kids Village from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The festival will also be lighting up the Biergarten on Sunday from noon until 10 p.m.

The event will feature live music performed by “Nobody’s Sheriff,” a bouncy castles, basketball and a trip through the kid’s village across the street at Stevens Park.

“All are invited to enjoy traditional Oktoberfest fare from bratwurst to strudel, along with some other great festival favorites,” Matt Fantau, public relations representative for Saints Peter and Paul Church, said. “It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without some seasonal ice-cold brews, so raise a glass in toasting some delicious Oktoberfest drafts in our Biergarten located inside the Saints Peter and Paul plaza.”

In additional to plenty of traditional German favorites, Oktoberfest fans can also enjoy these German beers: Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, Paulaner Märzen Oktoberfest, Radeberger Pilsner, Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen. Magners Hard Apple Cider as well as red and white wine selections will be available.

To learn more, follow the festival on twitter @HBKNOktoberfest and and RSVP on Facebook.