Hike-toberfest 2023

Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.

Please read all details below for hike options and important information.

TICKETS

Early Bird Ticket Prices end on Friday, September 15.

Hike & Oktoberfest Ticket $90 (Early Bird $75): Ticket includes a guided hike in VCP, VCPA beanie, VCPA mug, and admission to Oktoberfest party (German food, dessert, and local craft beer).

Oktoberfest Only Ticket $70 (Early Bird $60): Admission to Oktoberfest party, which includes VCPA mug, German food, dessert, and local craft beer.

Hike-only Ticket $30 (Early Bird $25): Ticket includes a guided hike in VCP and VCPA beanie.

Junior Tickets (ages 13-20) – Get everything except beer

Hike & Oktoberfest: $65 (Early Bird $50)

Oktoberfest Only: $50 (Early Bird $40)

Hike-Only: $30 (Early Bird $25)

Kids ticket (5-12) –Get everything except beer and beanie (VCPA kids goody bag instead)

Hike & Oktoberfest: $40 (Early Bird $30)

Oktoberfest Only: $30 (Early Bird $20)

Hike-Only: $20 (Early Bird $15)

Kids 4 and under are free. No giveaways.

SPONSORSHIP

Visit our Hike-toberfest Sponsorship Page for details on becoming a sponsor.

HIKE OPTIONS

All registered hike participants will receive a VCPA beanie!

Long Hike: Up for a Challenge • Starts at 1:30pm

Nature Nerd Hike: Geek Out with a Pro • Starts at 1:30pm

Medium Hike: Take in the Scenery • Starts at 2:00pm – AT CAPACITY

Loving the Bronx Hike: History Tour • Starts at 2:00pm

Educational Hike: Learn Something About the Park • Starts at 2:30pm

Family Fun Hike: Bring the Kids • Starts at 2:30pm – AT CAPACITY

All Hikes:

• Are led by skilled guides;
• Finish at approximately 4:00pm… please take note of start times;
• Begin and end at the Van Cortlandt House Museum;
• Require onsite check-in. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for your hike.

Oktoberfest from 4pm to 6:00pm:

• German food by Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten;
• Local beer, Alternative Medicine Brewing Company, Captain Lawrence Brewery, Timber Ales Brewery and more, served with in VCPA souvenir mug by our good friends from the Bronx Beer Hall;
• Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Cupcakes
• Yard games on the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn;
• Live music with BB and the Polkahaus;
• Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for the chance to win terrific prizes!

Sponsorships Available!

Become a sponsor online or click here for a form to mail in.

REFUND POLICY

Partial refunds available up to October 15, 2023.

No refunds given after October 16, 2023.

TICKET SALES CLOSE ON 10/19 AT 11:59PM. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Groundwork Hudson Valley

Ridgewood Savings Bank

Horace Mann School’s John Dorr Nature Lab

Robert E. Hill, Inc.

Thanks to In Kind Supporters:

Alternative Medicine Brewing Company

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

EnjoyHalloween.com

Key Food

Lloyd’s Carrot Cake

Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten  

Patagonia

Timber Ales Brewery

Van Cortlandt House Museum/ National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York