Oktoberfest

East Rock Brewing, a German-style lager house billing itself as Connecticut's only beer hall, holds its Oktoberfest as a single all-day Saturday event, reaching its seventh edition in 2026. One ticket covers the whole day and includes a first beer and a commemorative stein. Fresh lagers and cider are poured alongside local food, with access to the brewery's Game Garden and contests running through the beer hall, and traditional music and performances by HSV Bavaria plus a live band.