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FAD’s Hot Picks for Oktoberfest Happenings In and Around Fairfield County
PROST! Oktoberfest season has arrived! 🍺
Break out the lederhosen and dirndls because September and October are packed with Oktoberfest celebrations throughout Connecticut and just across the New York border.
From German beer and bratwurst to giant pretzels, live Bavarian music, stein-holding contests and plenty of fall fun, Fairfield After Dark has rounded up some of our Hot Picks for Oktoberfest Happenings in and around Fairfield County.
Whether you want to stay close to home or turn Oktoberfest into a fall road trip, here's where to raise a stein this season!
🍺 FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Danbury Elks Oktoberfest — Danbury | Sept. 26
The Danbury Elks bring a traditional flavor to Oktoberfest with German beer, hot pretzels, music and your choice of a Sauerbraten or Wurst Sausage platter. Lederhosen and dirndls are encouraged!
Westoberfest — Westport | Oct. 3
One of Fairfield County's signature beer events returns to Downtown Westport.
Expect 50+ local and regional beers, live music and a lively downtown atmosphere for an afternoon celebrating craft beer and fall.
🥨 NEW HAVEN COUNTY
Counter Weight Brewing Oktoberfest — Cheshire | Sept. 19
Counterweight kicks off Oktoberfest season with German-inspired beer and traditional Bavarian entertainment, including a scheduled appearance by HSV Bavaria.
Haven Beer Company Oktoberfest — Hamden | Sept. 19
Another Sept. 19 option! Haven Beer Company gets into the Oktoberfest spirit with beer, food and traditional entertainment from HSV Bavaria.
Milford Oktoberfest — Milford | Sept. 25–26
Raise your stein at Fowler Field!
Presented by the Devon Rotary, Milford Oktoberfest brings together beer, music, food and traditional Oktoberfest festivities for two days of celebration.
East Rock Brewing Oktoberfest — New Haven | Sept. 26
If you're looking for the full beer-hall experience, put this one on the list.
East Rock Brewing celebrates its 7th Annual Oktoberfest with German-inspired craft beer, fresh lagers, cider, German food, pretzels, traditional HSV Bavaria entertainment, live music, stein-holding and yodeling competitions.
🍺 LITCHFIELD COUNTY
Clocktoberfest — Clocktown Brewing, Thomaston | Sept. 20
Clocktown puts its own spin on Oktoberfest with Clocktoberfest, featuring live music, food, games and plenty of beer.
Little Red Barn Brewers Oktoberfest — Winsted | Sept. 27
Head north into Litchfield County for an Oktoberfest celebration at Little Red Barn Brewers with beer and traditional German-inspired festivities.
Kent Falls Brewing Oktoberfest — Kent | Oct. 4
Make this one a fall foliage road trip!
Kent Falls Brewing celebrates Oktoberfest with its fall lager Wooded Streams, beer pretzels, German-inspired food and live music from Tim Palmieri.
Oktoberfest Friday Feast & Dancing Feet — Litchfield | Oct. 9
Here's something a little different: an afternoon Oktoberfest celebration featuring bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzels, dessert and beer from Norbrook Farm Brewery, plus live music and dancing.
🍺 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY
Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest — Sept. 26
Oktoberfest with the Hudson River as your backdrop? Yes, please!
The 14th Annual Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest returns to Kingsland Point Park with German food and beer, live Bavarian music, refreshments, games and activities for the kids.
Downtown White Plains Oktoberfest — Oct. 11
Downtown White Plains transforms Mamaroneck Avenue into an Oktoberfest celebration with beer, Bavarian food, live Oompah music, games and competitions.
Whether you stay local in Fairfield County, head toward New Haven for an authentic beer-hall experience, take a fall foliage drive through Litchfield County, or cross the New York border for Oktoberfest along the Hudson, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season.
Just remember: some Oktoberfest celebrations are 21+, while others are family-friendly festivals with food, music, games and activities for all ages. Admission, ticket requirements and schedules can change, so be sure to check with the event organizer before heading out.
So, grab a pretzel, order the bratwurst, raise your stein and celebrate fall the Oktoberfest way.
PROST! 🍺🥨🍂
Looking for even more fun? See our entire Fall Happenings Calendar featuring Festivals, Fairs, Music Fests, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Picking, Halloween Happenings and more at FairfieldAfterDark.com!
