Oktoberfest Celebration Returns To Chester This Month

CHESTER, NJ — Raise your steins and get ready to celebrate the start of fall with friends at the Chester Lions Club's Oktoberfest Weekend and Car Show.

Celebrating its 26th year, the anticipated community event will take place on Sept. 28 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sept. 29 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Held at Chubb Park, 290 W Main Street in Chester, this exciting weekend will offer live music, quality beer, dancing and delicious German food.

Residents of all ages are welcome at Oktoberfest, and families are especially encouraged to attend. Parents can enjoy the music and drinks while their children take part in a variety of planned family-friendly activities.

The food tent will feature a variety of authentic German dishes, including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, smoked pork chops, apple strudel, beehive cake, and plum cake. Additionally, hot dogs, ice cream, and other treats will also be available.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted, officials said.

Live music will be provided by Die Spitzbaum of New York throughout the weekend, according to event organizers.

Oktoberfest Weekend is the Chester Lions Club's largest annual fundraiser.

In previous years, the net proceeds from the event have been donated to organizations such as Soldiers Angels, which supports servicemen and women, the Lions Eye Research Foundation, and local police, fire, and rescue organizations.

The event will go on rain or shine, with the band, dance floor, and dining area all covered by large event tents to protect you from both sun and rain.