The Wildwoods, NJ – August 29, 2025 – Morey’s Piers, located on the Wildwoods, NJ Boardwalk, welcomes guests to Mariner’s Pier for Oktoberfest 2025! The festive event runs for five weekends and includes Oktoberfest themed decorations, live German music, food, beer, and all the games and rides visitors know and love.
Mariner’s Pier will be open for its annual Oktoberfest event on weekends starting September 12 and running through October 12. The pier will open from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available now, and more information can be found here.
Here’s what’s going on at Morey’s Mariner’s Pier this Fall:
Morey’s Boardwalk Bier Run: On Saturday, September 13, Morey’s Piers will host its inaugural Boardwalk Bier Run to kick off Oktoberfest. The 2-mile course steps off at 5:30 p.m. from PigDog Beach, located at the end of Mariner’s Pier at Schellenger Avenue. Participants will make their way along the scenic Wildwood beach and boardwalk with refreshing beverage stops at Curley’s, Adventure Pier, and more. The finish line at Wilhelms on Mariner’s Pier will reward runners with a commemorative stein, a giant Bavarian pretzel, and an evening of live music and festivities. Registration is required and starts at $35. More information can be found here.
Opening Keg Tapping: Join the Morey family and team as they kick off Oktoberfest with their ceremonial keg tapping at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. This coincides with the finish of the Boardwalk Bier Run and immediately precedes the annual Stein Holding Contest.
Live Music and Entertainment: Mariner’s Pier will feature live entertainment each day of Oktoberfest. This will include a band on Friday night, Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. In addition to these bands, there will be The Oompah-Delics, a strolling polka band moving throughout the pier playing German-style polka music.
German Food: Founder’s Grub and Pub, Wilhelm’s Beer Garden, as well as concessions will all feature authentic German food and beer. There will also be a RootBier Garden and family activities for all ages.
Founder’s Haus – NEW
Morey’s Piers is debuting Founder Haus – an immersive, ticketed Oktoberfest dining experience at Founder’s Grub and Pub. Hosted on Saturdays, September 20 and 27, Founder Haus offers guests the chance to have an authentic Oktoberfest experience. With an evening filled with classic German flavors and festive traditions. Attendees will enjoy Family Style appetizers, a special German fare menu, and all your favorite seasonal beers. With limited seating, tickets are encouraged in advance for this one-of-a-kind celebration. More information can be found here.
For more information about Oktoberfest, including entertainment lineup, visit https://www.moreyspiers.com/event/oktoberfest.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
###
