Bavarian Pretzels, Oompah Bands, Beer Steins & More: Morey’s Piers Celebrates Oktoberfest This Fall

THE WILDWOODS – This fall, Morey’s Piers brings a taste of Oktoberfest to the Wildwoods Boardwalk with special German themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more.

Oktoberfest festivities will take place on September 24 and 25, October 1 and 2, and October 8 and 9 at Morey’s Mariner’s Pier located at Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk.

Specially priced Oktoberfest ride wristbands will be available for purchase online starting Tuesday, September 6 through Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. at www.moreyspiers.com/tix and include a bonus $5 food and beverage credit. Guests who purchase in advance during the first 72-hour sale from September 6 to 8 will receive a double food and beverage credit of $10 per wristband.

In addition to the regular menu, Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor “biergarten” located behind Jumbo’s, with live entertainment from The Oompah-Delics on Saturdays and Sundays. Additional live music concerts will be featured on the main stage. Beer lovers can purchase a souvenir 25 oz. bier stein for $19.95 at Jumbo’s biergarten, which includes the first draft fill complimentary and additional refills at $9.95 each.

A kid’s zone with a “Rootbier Garten” and snack menu will be set-up near the Parents Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m. Kids can enjoy a variety of activities from pumpkin decorating to pretzel necklace making. Wristband holders 12 years old and under will receive a free souvenir root beer cup with the first fill free. Prices per kid activity vary. On Sunday, October 9 there will be a Kids Fun Run along the beach. Registration is $10 for children 12 years and under. Discounted Oktoberfest wristbands will also be available for runners online. Season pass holders can register complimentary. To register for the run, visit www.moreyspiers.com/kidsfunrun.

Available the weekends of September 30 and October 1, and October 7 and 8, Blue Palms Resort and Starlux Hotel are offering OktoberRest stay packages that include a two-night stay for up to four people (in one room), two day ride wristbands, valid Saturday and Sunday, to Morey’s Piers for up to four people and a $5 food and beverage credit on each wristband. Prices start at $225 per stay at the Blue Palms Resort and $238 per stay at the Starlux Hotel. Rooms subject to availability; price does not include hotel tax. To book, call (609) 522-0606. For more information, visit hotels.moreyspiers.com/bluepalms/promotions.

Oktoberfest ride wristbands purchased online are $24.95 for guests 48” inches and taller and $19.95 for those under 48”, and include a bonus $5 food and beverage credit per wristband. Ride passes are also available for purchase onsite – guests 48” and taller are $29.95 on Saturday and $24.95 on Sunday, and guests under 48” are priced at $24.95 for Saturday and $19.95 on Sunday. Pricing does not include tax/fees. For advance purchase, visit www.moreyspiers.com/tix.

Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information on Morey’s Oktoberfest offerings, visit www.moreyspiers.com/Oktoberfest.

For more information on Morey’s Piers, visit www.moreyspiers.com.