Oktoberfest 2024 in Newburyport & Amesbury!

German Style Beer, Live Music & Good Times

Oktoberfest events are the perfect way to celebrate the fall season in Greater Newburyport and throughout North Shore MA. Plan your social calendar with our Newburyport VIP feature summary highlighting upcoming local celebrations happening in the Newburyport and Amesbury community. The events featured are hosted by amazing local small businesses and organizations and they are referenced in chronological order for reader convenience. Enjoy fun times at Oktoberfest 2024 events and feel good about supporting local! Check the Newburyport Events Calendar for more specific event details and download the “Newburyport” App to easily access the Events Calendar.

Oktoberfest History

Local celebrations take inspiration from the original Oktoberfest traditions which originated in Munich back in 1810 and continue to grown in popularity each year. German Oktoberfest features traditional lager beers, traveling carnivals and German foods. These Celebrations typically run for 16-18 days from mid to late September and conclude by the first Sunday in October.

Brewery Silvaticus, September 7th

Kick off the 2024 Oktoberfest season at the Brewery Silvaticus on Saturday, 9/7 from from 11 am – 10 pm and help celebrate 7 years of lagering success! Enjoy traditional oompah music, steins, merch, brats from Karl’s Sausage and new beer releases including: Rex Czech Pale Lager and Continental Black new Czech Dark Lager.

BareWolf Brewing, September 14th 

Mark your calendar for the biggest party of the year at the BareWolf Brewing on Saturday, 9/14 from from 12 – 10 pm with the release of the Märzen Retrograde Lager and many German-style beers on tap, as well as food trucks, live music, temporary tattoos, lawns sports, arcade games and positive festival vibes!

Amesbury Chamber Oktoberfest Opening Night, September 20th
Amesbury Chamber Oktoberfest Events, September 20th – October 6th

Make sure to check out Amesbury Oktoberfest, 17 days of events hosted by the Amesbury Chamber and numerous local businesses from 9/20 – 10/6. The opening night will kick off with an Oktoberfest celebration in the Upper Millyard Amphitheater on Friday, 9/20 from 5-8 pm featuring a beer garden with beer from local breweries including Mill 77 Brewing and Outrider Beer Company as well as the highly regarded TubaFrau Hofbrau Band playing German, Swiss, Austrian and Bavarian music. Visit the Newburyport Events Calendar for details for all of the Amesbury Oktoberfest celebrations featured here in this article but make sure to visit the Amesbury Chamber facebook Events page for the complete listing of events and details during this 17 day celebration.

RiverWalk Brewing, September 21st

On Saturday, 9/21 from 12 – 7 pm, RiverWalk Brewing in Newburyport will host their annual Oktoberfest with beers, brats and live music from Oberlaender Hofbrau Band. Located next to the Newburyport rail trail, RiverWalk has a wonderful outdoor area, offering plenty of space for the kids to play.

Mill 77 Brewing, September 28th 

On Saturday, 9/28 from 1 – 9 pm, Mill 77 Brewing in Amesbury will celebrate with traditional Oktoberfest beers, delicious eats by Blue Smoke BBQ, as well as live music and friendly competitions. Make sure to check out the Carriagetown Car Show featuring stunning classic cars throughout downtown Amesbury prior to heading over to Mill 77, but make sure you don’t miss the beer stein competition starting at 4 pm and stay for live music by David Corson starting at 6 pm.

Outrider Beer Company, October 5th 

On Saturday, 10/5 from 12 – 10 pm, Outrider Beer Company in Amesbury will transform the brew pub into a German style beer hall, featuring traditional Bavarian foods and a selection of beers including a German style leather lager. Traditional Oktoberfest attire is encouraged but not required for this Oktoberfest celebration.

Newburyport Oktoberfest Hosted by The Wolfe Club of Newburyport, October 12th 

Celebrate the final Oktoberfest event of the 2024 season on Saturday, 10/12 from 12 – 4 pm on the Newburyport waterfront. Hosted by the Wolfe Club of Newburyport, the 13th annual Newburyport Oktoberfest offers free admission and all proceeds will be donated to help support the Friends of Newburyport Youth Services. All are welcome to attend this family friendly, pet friendly event featuring German and American style beers from Rockport Brewing with glass steins available for purchase and plenty of vendors selling brats and pretzels. Enjoy live music from Sons of Solstice from 12 – 2 and DJ Christopher Carr will be playing a mix of classic German songs and popular crowd favorites from 2-4 pm. The competitions lineup sounds like guaranteed fun for both participants and spectators featuring: Stein Hoisting, Stein Race “no spill”, Hobby Horse Racing, Best Dressed Lederhosen, Best Dressed Dirndl, Best Dressed Pet, Best Chicken Dance, Best German Slap Dance (Schuplattler) and other surprises expected! The Wolfe Club Oktoberfest is being hosted during the Newburyport Chamber annual Fall Fest which will feature many vendors as well.

Newburyport Brewing Company Prior Year Oktoberfest