#OKTOBERFESTNEWYORK
OktoberFest NYC Festival Info
OktoberFest NYC - Beer Festival
We are excited to bring an extended OktoberFest celebration to New York City!
Authentic German beer will be flowing, complemented by traditional Oktoberfest food and fun for the entire family.
- Mon-Thu: 4pm-10pm
- Fridays: 2pm-12am
- Saturdays: 12pm-1am
- Sundays: 12pm-11pm
The event is free to attend. All Ages Welcomed.
Reserve your free RSVP today!
VIP Reserved Tables & Express Entry Options Available.
Watermark - Waterfront Bar
Pier 15 | 78 South Street New York, NY 10038
212-742-8200
Food & Beverage
Food, Beer & Drinks Menu
OkroberFest NYC Specials Menu
Souvenir Steins Available For Purchase:
1 liter steins are available for $15
½ liter steins are available for $10
purchase two 16oz beers to fill 1-liter stein
purchase one 16oz beer to fill ½ liter stein
Expect traditional Hofbrau as well as Weihenstephan and Radeberger beer, brats, giant pretzels and more!
Travel & Directions
OKTOBERFEST NYC is located at:
WATERMARK
WATERFRONT BAR
By Subway
To FULTON STREET
Follow WALKING directions below.
By Subway
To FULTON STREET or WALL STREET
Follow WALKING directions below.
By Bus
To WATER STREET & MAIDEN LANE
M15 M15-SBS
QM7 QM8 X8 X14 X15
Follow WALKING directions below.
WALKING
Walk Southeast towards the East River on Maiden Lane, John Street, or Fulton Street.
Once you reach SOUTH STREET, cross the street and walk under the FDR DRIVE OVERPASS
and onto the waterfront walkway. Walk out onto PIER 15 directly across from
Fletcher Street, the second pier south of the South Street Seaport.
Watermark, Waterfront Bar is the farthest east pavilion on the pier.
FAQs
Here’s a run down of the questions we are most frequently asked.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, you can always visit our CONTACT page to get more detailed information.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE OKTOBERFEST NEW YORK?
September 12th, 2025 – October 26th, 2025
- Monday-Thursday: 4pm-10pm
- Fridays: 2pm-12am
- Saturdays: 12pm-1am
- Sundays: 12pm-11pm
Watermark – Waterfront Bar
Pier 15 | 78 South St. New York, NY 10038
212-742-8200
AS AN ATTENDEE, WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THIS EVENT, AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
When we created OktoberFest NYC, our focus was to host an event that we would personally want to attend – a celebration consistent to the official Oktoberfest in Munich. Expect to revel in the sunshine while enjoying traditional German beer and games fun for friends and family. The music is upbeat and will have you dancing and singing along to classics from different eras. Traditional dress is encouraged!
THE EVENT IS FREE TO ENTER. WILL THE BEER AND FOOD BE FREE ALSO?
We would love to charge nothing for food and beer – but hey, it’s New York City. Beer and steins will be for sale as well as food and non-alcoholic beverages.
I’D LIKE TO HELP OUT, WHAT CAN I DO? DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS?
We absolutely need volunteers! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and fill out our contact form.
DO YOU OFFER DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKETS?
While we encourage attendees, if they choose to drive, to arrange safe transportation, we do not offer a special ticket for Designated Drivers. While Oktoberfest is the focus of the event, it’s not the only thing that will be going on that day. We’ll have a bunch of food/non-alcoholic drinks, and drinking water throughout the day. New York offers a safe transportation alternative within walking distance of our event.
WHY SHOULD I RESERVE MY FREE RSVP?
You definitely want to make the cut if the event gets sold out.
WILL YOU HAVE ANY NON-OKTOBERFEST BEERS?
We can’t imagine why anyone would come to Oktoberfest and not want German beer – there is something for everyone! Ask our pourers on-site and they’ll walk you through the beers offered. This year, we will have an additional option available.
CAN I BRING MY CHILD AND/OR FAMILY?
Absolutely! Sundays are the best family days No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to drink beer. Anyone under 21 without a parent will not be admitted, no exceptions.
WHY IS THERE A LINE TO GET IN?
Guests who select Free RSVP may find themselves waiting in line for admittance during high volume times throughout the day.
WILL THERE BE ANY FOOD OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AVAILABLE?
There will be plenty of food as well as non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Complimentary water stations are also available throughout the venue.
ARE THERE ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS?
Of course, it’s a beer festival! You can always ride New York Mass Transportation.
WHAT ARE THE PARKING OPTIONS?
New York has tons of parking available. Please be prepared, and bring cash. We don’t set the prices, and have no control over the charges.
WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FESTIVAL?
The following items are prohibited:
- Outside Food, Drink, Alcoholic Beverages
- Cigarettes, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes
- Weapons (Knives, Pepper Spray, Any Concealed Weapons or Firearms, Etc.)
- Illegal Drugs, Chemicals, Fireworks
- Unapproved Marketing Material of Any Kind (Pamphlets, Handouts, Advertisements)
- Other Items as Determined by Facility Security
All bags are subject to search upon entry to the event. Security reserves the right to request patrons to return prohibited items to their vehicle, or dispose of these items; non-cooperation may lead to ejection from the facility.
CAN I BRING MY DOG OR CAT?
Sorry, no pets are allowed at Oktoberfest New York unless you have a permit.
SMOKING POLICY
No Smoking OR Electronic Cigarette Use
PHOTOGRAPHY AND MARKETING POLICY
We encourage you to take still photographs at the event! In fact, we hope after the event that you’ll post some photos to our Facebook page and tag us.
INTOXICATED PATRONS
All festival attendees are expected to drink responsibly. Any guest who is believed to be intoxicated when entering the festival will be denied entry, and no refund will be provided for any tickets purchased.
Any attendee who is found intoxicated or causing general disturbance will be asked to leave the facility without a refund.
REFUNDS FOR PAID TICKETS & MERCHANDISE
Cancellations can be made up to 2 days before your selected event date.
PRIVACY POLICY
OktoberFest NYC does not share personal information with any third parties. Any information collected by us on your behalf will only be for clearly stated purposes (e.g. purchasing tickets entitles the holder to admission to our festival on the date and time indicated on your tickets).
We are not responsible for republished content from this website that is not wholly contained within this website.
This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated August 5, 2015. If you have questions, feel free to contact us directly via our Contact Us page.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
This event is free to enter.
This event will take place rain or shine and the holder bears all risks of inclement weather. Tickets are not redeemable for cash.
The holder hereof voluntarily assumes all risks incidental to the event, including bodily injury and death, whether occurring prior to, during or following the event. The holder consents to the use of his or her image, likeness, actions and statements in connection with any recorded audio, photograph, video or other publication of the event.
Certain items may be prohibited by the policies of management, venue, promoters, participants or organizers. The holder consents to being searched from time to time including upon entry to the event.
By obtaining this ticket you accept the terms and conditions.
Contact & Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer and enter the event for free, please reach us using the Contact form.
OktoberFest NYC Location:
Watermark – Waterfront Bar
Pier 15 | 78 South Street
New York, NY 10038
212-742-8200
