Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Is Off, Running

TOMKINS COVE, N.Y. -- The Bear Mountain Oktoberfest has begun, and it's being held at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30.

Dressing up -- as these folks did in 2015 -- surely isn't required to attend Oktoberfest, but it adds to the festivities.
Photo Credit: *Mark Angelides*

Rachel Martin

09/16/2016 7:00 a.m.

The menu includes pork -- with red cabbage and potato salad, knockwurst, bratwurst and more; a variety of beer; and wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. All the food and beverages stations accept cash and credit this year.

The festival also includes craft vendors and live music. Admission is free, aside from the $10-per-vehicle parking fee.

There is also a "VIP Experience Package," at $100 per person, which includes access to the VIP tent, unlimited food and beer, and a 2016 Oktoberfest stein and t-shirt.

Here's a portion of the upcoming band schedule -- view the full schedule here:

Saturday, Sept. 17 -- Breidenbach
Sunday, Sept. 18 -- Fritz’s Polka Band
Saturday, Sept. 24 -- Joe Weber Band
Sunday, Sept. 25 -- Spitze, with performers from Disney's Epcot
Saturday, Oct. 1 -- Alpine Squeeze
Sunday, Oct. 2 -- Austrian Boys

Oktoberfest runs from noon to 6 p.m. on each scheduled day, and the live music runs from 12:30-5:30. Call the Bear Mountain Inn at 845-786-2731 with any questions.

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