The Hackettstown Business Improvement District, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Manskirt Brewing Company and Bea McNally’s are combining forces this weekend to present the fifth annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest, Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26.

Events are free and family friendly, with many downtown businesses also participating.

The schedule includes:

Friday 9/24: Kickoff at Bea McNallys

5 p.m. – Beer Truck tapping (Bea McNally’s) 5 to 7 p.m.- WRNJ LIVE (Bea McNally’s) 5:30 p.m,. Stella G’s Oktoberfest Buffet Dinner https://www.facebook.com/events/583760285983363 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.- Live music (Bea McNally’s) Mama’s Stew http://www.mamasstew.com/ 10 p.m. to 1a.m.- DJ (Bea McNally’s)

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Saturday, Sept. 25: Town-wide activities and music

All Day – Axe Throwing with the Throwhouse

Various times – Hacketttown High School cheerleaders; performances and selling Tiger spirit wear

All day – German Dancers (various locations and times)

12:30 p.m. – Oktoberfest barrel tapping with Mayor DiMaio (Czig Meister) 12:45 to 3 p.m. – The Joe Cirotti Trio (Czig Meister) https://www.facebook.com/joecirottitrio 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.-Peter and the Wolves (Main Street and Grand Ave) https://www.facebook.com/peterandthewolvesband/ 3 p.m.- Weiner Dog Race (Czig Meister) contact:events@czigmeisterbrewing.com for more information. Dachshunds must be purebred. 4 p.m.- Beer stein hold competition (Man Skirt) 4 to 6 p. m. – Roaming Oompa Band 4:30-6:30pm- The Hollows Duo (Czig Meister) https://thehollowband.com/tour

5:30 to 8 p.m. Stella G’s Oktoberfest Buffet Dinner https://www.facebook.com/events/870844947178518?ref=newsfeed

6 p.m.– Grain Bag Toss (Czig Meister) Lower lot 6 to 10 p.m. – Bea McNally’s DJ (Bea’s) 7 p.m. – Stein Hold Competition #2 (Man Skirt)

7:30 to 10 – Nate Bo & Groove Syndicate (Czig Meister) https://m.facebook.com/pg/NateBoGroove/videos/

Sunday, Sept. 26- activities and music 9 a.m. – Marty’s Hackettstown Mountain Bike Ride @ Czigmeister Oktoberfest https://www.facebook.com/events/210784434438183/?ref=newsfeed All Day – Inflatable Bounce House Various times – HHS cheerleaders; performances and selling Tiger spirit wear

All Day – Axe Throwing with The Throwhouse

All Day – ARTstitution – CRAFTS for all ages ~ fees vary depending on craft

Noon to 2 p.m. Roaming Oompa Band

Noon to 2 p.m. – DJ Fitz Oktoberfest Dance Party

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.– Peter and the Wolves (Main Street and Grand Avenue) 2 to 4 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament (Czig Meister) Register @ Czig’s in person starting at noon, first come, first serve)

2 to 5 p.m. – Bea McNally’s DJ (Bea’s)

4 p.m. – Sixtel Race (Man Skirt

4 to 6 p.m. – Open Corn Hole (Czig Meister) ~ not a tournament…just for those who would like to play

Parking and other information: Credit Cards may not be accepted at most vendors. ATMs will be at various locations.

Main Street, Grand Ave, and Valentine Street will be closed. Parking will be available in the municipal lots around town. Street parking will not be available where the event is being held. Czig Meister’s lower lot will be closed for parking.

Sponsors for the event are Mars Wrigley and The House of the Good Shepherd.