Morey’s Piers Strikes Up Oompah Band for Annual Oktoberfest Weekends

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 kid’s “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more. Oktoberfest festivities will take place at Mariner’s Pier located at Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk for three consecutive weekends: Sept. 22-24; Sept. 29-Oct. 1; and Oct. 6-8.

New this year, Oktoberfest three-day ride wristbands valid from Friday through Sunday are available for purchase. Online prices are $39.95 for guests 48 inches and taller, or $34.95 for those under 48 inches, and include a $5 food and beverage credit per wristband. For the first time, Morey’s Piers is offering guests the Oktoberfest Pass to use throughout all three Oktoberfest weekends. Each ride wristband has a $10 food and beverage credit and is $59.95 for guests 48 inches and taller, or $54.95 for those under 48 inches.

Specially priced Oktoberfest ride wristbands are available for purchase online now through Oct. 8 at www.moreyspiers.com/tix, and include a bonus $5 food and beverage credit.

Boozy milkshakes from the Serpent Sweats food stand are a new treat for Oktoberfest. 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 bands will perform on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beer lovers can purchase a souvenir 25-ounce bier stein for $19.95 at Jumbo’s biergarten which includes the first draft fill.

A kid’s zone with a “Rootbier Garten” will be set up near the Wave Swinger from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Kids can enjoy a variety of activities including a pumpkin and cookie decorating station. Wristband holders 12 years old and under will receive a free souvenir root beer cup with first fill free. Prices per kid activity vary.

Single day Oktoberfest ride wristbands purchased online start at $24.95 for guests 48 inches and taller, or $19.95 for those under 48 inches, and include a bonus $5 food and beverage credit per wristband. Ride passes are also available for purchase onsite: guests 48 inches and taller are $29.95 on Saturday and $24.95 on Friday/Sunday; guests under 48 inches are $24.95 on Saturday and $19.95 on Friday/Sunday. Pricing does not include tax/fees. For advance purchase, www.moreyspiers.com/tix.
Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays; 12 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays; 12 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.