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Oktoberfest at Watermark Bar
On September 21st-23rd, September 27th-30th, October 4th-7th, October 11th-14th, Watermark Bar overlooking the East River in the South Street Seaport will be celebrating Oktoberfest from noon to midnight, with a smorgasbord of food, games, beer (incuding Hofbrau, Weihenstephan, and Radeberger), and live music. Get tickets here. 78 South St., 212-742-8200, watermarkny.com
Oktoberfest celebrations take place in all five boroughs in New York at various public spaces and beer gardens. The largest events include Oktoberfest in Central Park (Sept 15), Munich on the East River (Sept 28–Oct 7) and Watermark’s Oktoberfest (Sept 21–23, Sept 27–30, Oct 4-7, Oct 11-14).
September 15, 2017, Friday — October 1, 2017, Sunday
Oktoberfest at the WatermarkOver the last three week-ends of September, Watermark at the South Street Seaport hosts its Oktoberfest from noon to midnight, Fridays to Sundays. The event is free, or a $60 ticket offers a 2-hour tasting of German beers from Hofbrau, Radeberger, and Weihenstephan in 1-liter steins. Details at oktober-fest.nyc.
Live music with steins full of beer, traditional Oktoberfest food for sale, and fun for the entire family.Free reservations, or $60 tasting tickets
Watermark
Pier 15
78 South Street
Originating in Germany, Oktoberfest is an annual festival typically spanning from September 16 through October 2. The customs and traditions of said celebration are pretty simple: drink a lot of beer. If you’re looking to get really spirited, all one needs to remember is this is a German festival with pretzels, sausage, lederhosen, polka, and again beer. Now that you know how to party, here are some great party plans and place to keep in mind for this year’s Oktoberfest.
Watermark Oktoberfest on Pier 15
From September 22 through the 30, Watermark Bar is hosting an Oktoberfest festival sure to make you feel like you’re there in Germany. Grab a one-liter stein for only $16 bucks and start chomping away at authentic German cuisine right by the East River. Reservation are not only taken but highly recommended as these tickets will fly especially since the event is free! (78 South St.; 212-742-8200)
Escaping to Munich, Germany, where the mother-of-all Oktoberfest celebrations takes place each year, may not be the most economical or practical way to enjoy pints and brews with your friends. But fear not, New Yorkers, the city has an endless number of festivals and parties where drinking at noon is acceptable and lederhosen are encouraged. Here are a handful of Oktoberfest fetes worth checking out.
Watermark presents Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Watermark bar at the South Street Seaport, complete with full-liter steins of beer, games, entertainment and German fare like brats and pretzels for three straight weekends. Admission is free but tickets are necessary.
Sept. 15-17, Sept. 22-24 and Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 from noon to midnight. Pier 15, 78 South St. Visit oktober-fest.nyc to reserve a spot.
Three full weekends of beers and lederhosens.
Enjoy amazing views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and Brooklyn skyline while enjoying live music and authentic fare and beers at Watermark Bar. They’ll be exclusively serving Oktoberfest beers including Hofbrau, Weihenstephan and Radeberger and each menu item (including beer) will be set at a price of $8 with 1-liter steins available for $16. This family friendly affair will also have ping pong, foosball and face painting.
Tickets are free though reservations are recommended.
You don’t have to trek to Germany to experience the best Bavarian beer festival this fall.
Whether you can buy a ticket to Munich or want to stay stateside, below is a rundown on where to go for Oktoberfest. So raise a glass of your favorite German beer and get started on your festival planning.
New York, New York, U.S.
NYC has four big festivals to celebrate the season with some brews: Watermark Oktoberfest (September 15 to October 3), Oktoberfest in Central Park (September 16), Munich on the East River (September 29 to October 8) and Oktoberfest Under the Manhattan Bridge (October 6 and 7). You can’t go wrong in the Big Apple.
Raise a mammoth stein to the German-born festival taking over your favorite biergartens starting today: Oktoberfest! (Yes, we know it’s only September, but that’s just how Oktoberfest works.)
While we’re always down to day-drink and eat soft pretzels, we understand glugging brews served in das beer boot can be, y’know, trite. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best Bavarian happenings this weekend that offer unique perks in addition to the usual suds-soaked festivities. And don’t worry if you can’t celebrate this weekend. Oktoberfest eventscontinue through October, too.
Watermark Oktoberfest
At this waterfront bar’s annual Oktoberfest extravaganza on Pier 15 you’ll get a killer arm workout while carrying one-liter steins ($16) filled to the brim with Hofbräu, Weihenstephan or Radeberger. And all that lifting means you can gorge on brats guilt-free! Get the most beer for your buck by reserving a two-hour tasting ($60) featuring the aforementioned suds on tap.
Why GO? For the amazing views along the East River. Bonus: Everything on the menu (including beer) is $8. Pier 15, 78 South St (oktober-fest.nyc). Fri 15–Sun 17, Sept 22–24, Sept 29–Oct 1 noon–midnight; free–$60.
Oktoberfest celebrations kick off this weekend — yes, even though it’s September — throughout all five boroughs. While events can be found at many beer gardens, bars, and other drinking establishments, there are a few notable parties worth the hype.
Watermark’s weeks-long Oktoberfest festivities on Pier 15 features one-liter steins of the best German beer, while Brooklynites can party under the Manhattan Bridge on October 6 and 7.
Prost!
From oyster shuckathons to a whisky-fueled bacchanal, get your bellies ready for the top fall feeding frenzies
Don your stretchiest pair of pants and get ready to eat and drink your way through our list of epic food and drink festivals in NYC this fall! As summer comes to a close, New York is rife with larger-than-life gatherings to celebrate the city’s world of culinary offerings. From the best events for Oktoberfest in NYC to an all-you-can-eat pork fest and a three-week oyster affair at our top seafood restaurants, sip and snack your way through these booze-and-food events happening now through autumn. Since many of these fests take place outside, use this time to admire the scarce amount of fall foliage you can spot in the city.
Watermark Oktoberfest
Escape to Munich without ever leaving NYC thanks to Watermark’s annual Oktoberfest extravaganza on Pier 15. You’ll get a killer arm workout while carrying one-liter steins ($16) filled to the brim with Hofbrau, Weihenstephan or Radeberger beer (and that means you won’t have to feel too guilty about gorging on German cuisine such as brats and pretzels). While you’re munching and getting tipsy, enjoy amazing views along the East River. Make sure to reserve your spot or book the two-hour tasting before you go.
Beer and sausage time is upon us. When Oktoberfest kicks off Saturday, September 16 and goes through Tuesday, October 3, venues across the city, from beer gardens to cruise ships, will turn up to celebrate the holiday with kegs of Bavarian brews, plates of schnitzel and sauerkraut, polka bands, mug-holding competitions and miles of lederhosen. Here’s where to get your fill this year.
At this FiDi waterfront bar, which we named one of the best places to drink on the water in the city, Oktoberfest celebrations will take place from noon to midnight over three weekends (September 15 – 17, September 22 – 24 and September 29 – October 2). Pier 15 will go full Bavaria, overflowing with kegs of Radeberger and Weihenstephan, outdoor games like cornhole and beer pong, live polka bands and of course, plenty of soft pretzels and brats. Free- $60 for two-hour beer tasting.
The first Oktoberfest was held in Munich in 1810 to honor Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Two hundred years later, the five-day wedding festival for two people with long names has turned into a whole lot more. Oktoberfest has become a worldwide celebration that lasts two weeks in which millions of people take part. The main purpose, to drink beer! This fall Oktoberfest is practically celebrated every day, and NYC has numerous fun events and bars for you to enjoy.
Oktoberfest New York – Watermark Pier 15
One of the biggest Oktoberfest events in New York will take place at Pier 15, three weekends in a row. From 12pm to 12am Friday to Sunday, Pier 15 will have live music with steins full of beer, traditional Oktoberfest food, and fun for the entire family. General admission tickets are free so reserve them asap! Two Hour Beer Tasting tickets are also available for $60.
Munich Meets Manhattan in this Three Weekend celebration of all things German! Conveniently set near Manhattan’s South Street Seaport at Watermark Bar on Pier 15, this cultural bacchanalia combines authentic German Beer, food, music and activities for an indoor/outdoor Euro-party meant to rival those blowouts across the Atlantic. Grab your lederhosen out and get hoist some steins.
As NYC’s most famous fall event, Oktoberfest celebrates the start of autumn with a Bavarian festival known for delectable eats and a wide variety of amazing brews. This year, get an authentic Munich experience right in the heart of New York City. Check out our favorite events and an exclusive offer below.
TWO HOUR BEER TASTING EVENTS
WatermarkFind out what kind of brew suits you at Watermark during a two-hour tasting event. These fun tastings happen daily during Oktoberfest 2017 at Watermark.
The sun is setting on the dog days of summer as fall is quickly approaching in New York City. Binge-watchers rejoice as Paleyfest and the very first Tribeca TV Festival unveil some of the hottest television shows to hit the small screen this fall. Huge musical artists including Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Depeche Mode and the Jay-Z fronted Meadows Music and Arts Festival hit the city this month. If you are looking to fill your appetite, feast on samplings from the country’s best new eateries at Bon Appetite’s A Night with America’s Best New Restaurants. Whatever you’re looking for, The Bucket List has you covered.
Oktoberfest at Watermark Bar | Sept. 15 – Sept. 17 + Sept. 22 – Sept. 24 + Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
Can’t make it to Germany for Oktoberfest? No problem. Watermark Bar is the home to one of NYC’s greatest Oktoberfest celebrations. Enjoy bands, beer, and food while you overlook the Brooklyn skyline in the ultimate NYC Oktoberfest celebration.
The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping, and you’ve started opting for hot coffee over iced – the tell-tale signs of fall are definitely here. However, while it may be sad to watch summer days fade away, there’s absolutely no reason for the fun to fade with them.
September in New York is teeming with opportunities for a good time. From concerts to festivals, this upcoming month is full-to-the-brim with amazing events to add to your calendar. Here are 15 things you just have to do in September.
OKTOBERFEST NYC
September 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – October 2
Celebrate the famous German tradition with not one but three weekends of full beer steins, live music, games, and food for purchase at scenic Pier 15. Attendance to this family-friendly event is free.
Sept. 15-17, 22-24, and 29 to Oct. 1 at Watermark Bar, Pier 15, 78 South Street, tickets free or $60 for two-hour beer tasting.
This Oktoberfest, occurring over three weekends, is near Wall Street and features beer pong and cornhole. Add in some dirndl-wearing waitresses wielding steins of Hofbrau, Weihenstephan and Radeberger and you know there’ll be bros and broettes. But you can’t beat the location– Watermark Bar is right on the Hudson, so you can always hop on a ferry and escape to the nearest schooner if things get a little too “zicke, zacke, zicke, zackie, hoi, hoi, hoi.”
Sport your lederhosen and get pumped for Oktoberfest NYC 2017 including great brews, bratwurst, dancing and live music
Strap on those lederhosen—really, people will be wearing them—and raise a mammoth, beer-filled stein to Oktoberfest NYC 2017. The Bavarian celebration is one of the best NYC events in September, featuring some of the best beers in NYC as well as traditional favorites and delicious food. Take in the beautiful fall foliage while guzzling brews at some of the best beer gardens and beer halls in New York, not to mention more celebrations taking places at NYC parks, like Central Park. Prost!
What is Oktoberfest?
This traditional and autumnal festival, which originated in Germany, is celebrated all over the United States by drinking copious amounts of beer, sporting lederhosen, munching on pretzels, and doing some polka dancing and merrymaking.
When is Oktoberfest?
The official dates for this Bavarian festival are Saturday, September 16, 2017 through Monday, October 2, 2017.
Why is Oktoberfest in September?
The first Oktoberfest was held on October 12–17 in 1810 to honor the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Supposedly, the celebration date was changed to the third week in September in the U.S. due to cold-weather concerns.
Where is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest celebrations take place in all five boroughs in New York at various public spaces and beer gardens. The largest events include Oktoberfest in Central Park (Sept 16), Munich on the East River (Sept 29–Oct 8) and Watermark’s Oktoberfest (Sept 15–17, Sept 22–24, Sept 29–Oct 2).
Contrary to popular belief, Oktoberfest in NYC isn’t just about the beer. There are mug-holding competitions, traditional Oompah dancing and plenty of places to feast on authentic German cuisine. While the weather is still breezy and bearable, hit some of the city’s best beer gardens and boat parties for three smashing weekends of fun. This celebration fo German culture is certainly one of the best things to do in fall, so don’t miss out!
Watermark Oktoberfest
Escape to Munich without ever leaving NYC thanks to Watermark’s annual Oktoberfest extravaganza on Pier 15. You’ll get a killer arm workout while carrying one-liter steins ($16) filled to the brim with Hofbrau, Weihenstephan or Radeberger beer (and that means you won’t have to feel too guilty about gorging on German cuisine such as brats and pretzels). While you’re munching and getting tipsy, enjoy amazing views along the East River. Make sure to reserve your spot or book the two-hour tasting before you go.
Final Oktoberfest Celebration
Watermark Bar on Pier 15 (78 South Street)
Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Celebrate the final weekend of Oktoberfest and fill up on beer, brats, and pretzels. The party includes, two-hour unlimited beer tastings with food from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 1 0p.m. Guests are advised to register (for free) in advance here.
The Original Munich Oktoberfest was held in 1810 and New Yorkers have been using it as an excuse to down a few beers almost ever since. For Oktoberfest 2016 in NYC, grab your favorite sweater, a friend or two, and toast Prost! at the Oktoberfest celebrations going on all around the city.
Oktoberfest at Watermark bar.
Watermark bar overlooking the East River in the South Street Seaport will be celebrating Oktoberfest from noon to midnight, with a smorgasbord of food, games, beer and entertainment.
We know, you gave all your dollars to the rosé gods this summer. Us too. What we were we supposed to do?! No one told us Stranger Things was gonna be so good! No one told us Beyoncé was going to Beyoncé all over us at the VMAs.
And no one ever could have told us just how crazy this presidential election would get. We have needed to self medicate, and this summer rosé was just what the doctor ordered.
But now our wallets are a little lighter than we’d like them to be.
Of course, that just doesn’t work for anyone because as we all know, fall is the greatest season there is.
So here are the best free/cheap things going down this October in NYC! It’s gonna be a graveyard smash y’all!
Oktoberfest New York (October 1st & 2nd)
Held at Watermark (Pier 15), Oktoberfest New York aims to capture the spirit of a traditional Oktoberfest in Munich! Live music, German food and beer, face painting, games, and a view of the Brooklyn skyline…not too shabby folks!
Oh, and admission for this event is FREE! Now grab a stein and strap on that pair of lederhosen I KNOW you’ve got laying around.
Pier 15 is located at 78 South Street, New York, New York.
Summer is over and it sucks. Outdoor concerts, park picnics, rooftop barbecues? Done. What are we going to look forward to now? How are we going to survive the work week without exciting weekend plans?
I know – Oktoberfest. “Where?” you ask. We have got you covered. Check out our picks for where to celebrate Oktoberfest in and around NYC.
Prost!
WATERMARK BAR
Munich heads to NYC for an Oktoberfest bash being held over two remaining weekends at Watermark Bar, on Pier 15 at South Street Seaport. Get ready for live music, steins full of beer and traditional Oktoberfest fare at this family friendly event. September 24-25, October 1-2 from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Oktoberfest’s been raging in Munich since September 17th and will continue to do so through October 3rd. Here in NYC, we’ve got a few stein-raising moments of our own throughout September, October and even into November. Here, a few options to do your wurst on some German fare and drink.
Oktoberfest at Watermark Bar on Pier 15 This East River adjacent outdoor bar is going full party mode for their weekend Oktobefestivities. Stein holding competitions, cornhole, pongs of both the ping and beer variety are among the activities to keep drinkers entertained. Entry to the event is free with registration, and you can buy things like brats, beers and the like via tickets on-site. There’s also the option for unlimited beer tastings ($60) during two sessions on Saturdays and Sundays. Through October 2nd. 78 South Street, (212) 742-8200; watermarkny.com
Oktoberfest kicked off this past weekend. Here’s where you’ll want to celebrate:
Watermark Bar
78 South Street
This year, Pier 15 is being transformed into the ultimate Oktoberfest destination thanks to Watermark Bar. The traditional keg tapping will take place every weekend throughout the festival and welcome a guest tapper each time. Two-hour unlimited tasting packages are available, and there will also be traditional Oktoberfest décor, food, beer, live music, stein holding contests and games. This one is also family friendly.
From coast to coast, we’ve scouted out the most beer-, food-, and fun-filled Oktoberfest events you need on your radarOktoberfest is in full swing across the country. If you don’t plan on flying out to Munich, don’t worry. Find out where the best places are to enjoy the German festivities, food, and beer right in your city. Whether you’re in it for the brats, libations, dancing, or just the ultimate overall Oktoberfest experience, there’s an event waiting for you.Watermark’s OktoberFest New York
Watermark’s annual Oktoberfest extravaganza on Pier 15 is bringing Munich to New York for the next two weekends — Sept. 24 and 25, and Oct. 1 and 2 — so get ready. Aside from authentic German beer (think 1-liter steins filled to the brim with Hofbrau, Weihenstephan or Radeberger beer), guests can expect live music, full Oktoberfest decorations, fun games for the entire family, and, of course, German fare. Celebrate and learn about Oktoberfest all while taking in the best views New York has to offer, which include Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and the Brooklyn skyline. For more info, click here.
You would think everyone in NYC was German when it comes to Oktoberfest festivities in this town. NYC bars and restaurants start promoting Oktoberfest events by the middle of Sept. and, if you are one who enjoys our city versions of the Munich autumn festival, you will have more than your share to choose from.
One that I recommend: Merchants Hospitality Oktoberfest at Watermark Bar on Pier 15. With or without beer, the 10,000-square foot space, with a panorama of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and the Brooklyn skyline, is impressive. From Sept. 17-Oct. 2, Merchants Hospitality will be taking it over, offering menu items for $8 and for $16, 1-liter steins of beer. For $60, you can get two-hour unlimited beer tastings (including food), Sa and Su from 3-5 pm and from 8-10 pm.
Communal picnic tables provide the party atmosphere to enjoy bratwurst, hot dogs, pretzels and more, and enjoy the games that go best with beer—giant beer pong, Ping-Pong, cornhole and stein holding competitions. If you have children in tow, they will be entertained with bubbles and face painting activities.
Oktoberfest is free, and will be held every Sa and Su from noon-12 am, Sept. 17-Oct. 2. All tickets are available at the door or at www.eventbrite.com/receive/hMKo7.
» Watermark Bar, Pier 15 (78 South St.) 212.742.8200
Lift your steins and give thanks — Oktoberfest is almost upon us.
The Munich folk festival traditionally runs for 16 to 18 days, but here in New York City you can find events throughout September and October.
Whether you’re looking for family fun or a serious party, here’s how your Oktoberfest calendar is shaping up:
Oktoberfest New York
Where: Watermark (Pier 15), 78 South St., Financial District
When: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.This Oktoberfest party promises to bring Munich to New York. Revelers can enjoy their steins of beer with live music, traditional food and family fun. The event is free but you can reserve tickets.
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