Middletown's 2 Breweries In Belford Host Oktoberfest Events

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Middletown's two breweries, both in the Belford section, will both have Oktoberfest celebrations:

Ross Brewing: is hosting Rosstoberfest Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. The brewery, located at 909 Main Street, in Belford, will have 14 new beers on tap, beer Olympics, food vendors, an Oktoberfest tent and a German oompa band. Buy tickets in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r...

Belford Brewing Company: It’s that time of year again as the Belford Brewing Company prepares to host the happiest four days of the year during the annual Oktoberfest celebration, aptly named "Belftoberfest."

The four-day event will be held Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1. The brewery is located at 84 Leonardville Road, Belford, NJ 07718. Event hours are as follows: Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29, 5-10pm; Saturday, September 30 at 12 Noon-8pm; and Sunday, October 1, 1-6pm. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee for the event itself or the event activities including games, competitions and music.

Owners Kevin & Mike Enny noted this year is particularly joyous since it is the 10th anniversary of the celebration, which has evolved into a popular four-day event attended by guests hailing from throughout the tri-state area. A German-style showcase of seasonal beers, ‘Belftoberfest’ will feature a selection of 16+ ‘Jersey Fresh’ craft beers on tap and for take away, including Belftoberfest Märzenbier, Hefeweizen Bavarian Wheat Ale, Dunkel Lager and Hund Altbier, just to name a few. The regular menu of unique craft beers created by the brewery will also be available. To memorialize the 10th anniversary of the celebration, the brewery is selling a commemorative ‘Belftoberfest’ 20-ounce beer stein which includes the first fill of any of their beers for $20. Subsequent fills are $6 all weekend long with purchase of the stein.

In addition to the beer, there are plenty of activities to keep the crowds happy. German-style music from Thursday through Sunday will add to the already festive atmosphere. German bands Jingleheimer will perform on Friday night, and Lucky 5 Oktoberfest Band will perform on Saturday afternoon. Stein holding competitions will be held throughout the weekend with prizes awarded to the winners. Corn hole games will also be held behind the brewery.

On Saturday afternoon a special guest will tap a cask of a popular beer, and discounted pricing will be in effect. Local Belford eateries are also celebrating the Oktoberfest season by creating menus with a German twist. Food will be available for purchase at the eateries and is always welcome in the brewery tap rooms.