Brauhaus Schmitz is Hosting the Region’s Largest Oktoberfest Celebrations at 3 Different Locations
Ti’s the season, for beers of course. Oktoberfest season is here and the region’s largest Oktoberfest is returning this month. Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the Munich vibes to Philly and South Jersey. Get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 16th year on Saturday, September 21st, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street.
The all-day, all-ages celebration will attract nearly 10,000 people and feature covered seating for over 1,000 people, live Oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more.
One week later, the 7th Annual Oktoberfest on the Square takes over the Haddon Square Pop Up Garden (51 Haddon Ave, Westmont, NJ) on Saturday, September 28th, from Noon to 10:00pm. Considered the largest Oktoberfest in South Jersey, this event brings together Brauhaus Schmitz and Keg & Kitchen for a celebration with a giant tent, blue and white Bavarian decorations, imported tables and benches, giant steins of German bier, a pig roast, and other German specialty dishes, plus live music from Maria and John Band.
Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 6th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th, with three afternoon and evening sessions. Look for the historic Armory to be transformed from top to bottom into a sea of blue and white with miles of fabric and custom decorations, artwork and furniture. Look for opening tap, dancing, German traditions, food, drink and so much more. South Street and Haddon Square are family friendly, no charge to attend and food/drink pay-as-you-go, with South Street also offering an exclusive VIP experience in the Brauer Bund. 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest is a ticketed event for those 21 and older. Armory tickets are on sale now at brauhausschmitz.com– with a special $25 for Friday night general admission tickets.
“Philadelphia is one of the best cities in America to be at during Oktoberfest season,” said Brauhaus Schmitz Owner Doug Hager. “We have been celebrating Oktoberfest in Philadelphia for 16 years now and there’s no slowing down. We want to thank the tens of thousands of people over the years that have celebrated with us at South Street, 23rd Street Armory and Haddon Square in South Jersey. We are back this year and bigger than ever – and hope to see everyone out there raising a liter, singing their hearts out and on their feet dancing. Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather and vibes – and I will see you there!”
“South Street continues to be the biggest Oktoberfest in the city. It’s an all day, all ages celebration and we can’t wait to see the street come to life outside our restaurant on the iconic South Street. For Haddon Oktobefest on the Square, we can’t wait to join forces again with Keg & Kitchen for the biggest celebration there is in South Jersey.”
