Hike-toberfest 2024

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.

This is a Rain or Shine Event!

Early Bird Ticket Prices end on Friday, September 20.

TICKETS

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 fanny back (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 but please reserve tickets. 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 fanny!

CHOOSE A HIKE!

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

Trees & Plants Please: Learn Some Botany in the Park • Starts at 2:00pm

Pathways to the Past Hike: History Tour • Starts at 2:30pm

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

Trail Run: Intro to Trail Running • Starts at 3:00pm
*Moderate pace run on the back hills of VCP. Participants must be 13 and up; those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bike Tour*: Slow and Easy Bike Ride • Starts at 3:00pm
* Bike Ride will be a family-friendly ride up and down the Putnam Greenway.

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, such as Captain Lawrence Brewing and Alternative Medicine Brewing Company, served 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 14, 2024.

No refunds given after October 15, 2024.

TICKET SALES CLOSE ON 10/18 AT 10AM. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Groundwork Hudson Valley

Thanks to In Kind Supporters:

Lloyd’s Carrot Cake

Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten

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

Host or Publisher Van Cortlandt Park Alliance