Saturday, Sept 22 from 12 noon-8 pm on Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair

2018 Oktoberfest from Montclair Center BID and the Pig & Prince Features More Beers, More Vendors and More Music

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This year’s Oktoberfest will take place on Lackawanna Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 12 noon-8 pm. Presented by the Pig & Prince Restaurant and Montclair Center BID, the adult-focused event will feature more than a dozen local and traditional Oktoberfest style craft beers, gourmet food vendors and live music all day long on the Montclair Center Stage. Admission to this popular and anticipated event is free and open to all.

FamilyFest will also be taking place in Montclair Center on Saturday, Sept. 22, in nearby Crane Park, located at Glenridge and Greenwood Avenues. The free family-friendly event will take place from 12-4pm and includes Montclair Center merchants, a scavenger hunt, face painting, games, and craft vendors.

In case of inclement weather, both events will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23

The Oktoberfest is presented by the Pig & Prince and the Montclair Center BID to activate and highlight the downtown section of Montclair throughout bringing foot traffic to the area, bolstering inter-business relationships and partnerships, and strengthening Montclair’s renowned artisan-based economy.

The Pig & Prince is an acclaimed gastro-lounge in Montclair, NJ, headed by Chef Michael Carrino. Chef Carrino is considered a rising star in the culinary world and is known for creating progressive French cuisine utilizing both classical and modern techniques using local, sustainable foods. For more information, visit pigandprince.com.

Representing the over 300 merchants and over 200 property owners in downtown Montclair, the Montclair Center BID is directly responsible for the music performances, beautification projects including plants and decorations, banners, way-finding signage and maintenance throughout the district. By encouraging dynamic collaboration, the Montclair Center BID also creates exciting events for shoppers and tourists, marketing opportunities for retailers and restaurateurs, and actively seeks to improve the area for businesses and residents.