SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20
1:00 - 9:00 p.m.

STAGE AND EVENT SCHEDULE
ARTISTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

1:00 UCF CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

1:00 LOWER FORGE TRIVIA OPENS (PERSONAL DEVICES)

1:10 THE QUIXOTE PROJECT (MAIN)

1:15 MEKKILYN (GAZEBO)

1:45 GERMAN DANCE DEMONSTRATION (GAZEBO)

1:55 MAGNIFY BRATWURST EATING (COMPETITION)

2:15 GERMAN MUSIC WITH DOPPELGANGER (GAZEBO)

2:20 BLUES REINCARNATION PROJECT (MAIN)

3:05 KING'S ROAD STEINHOLDING (COMPETITION)

3:15 GERMAN DANCE DEMONSTRATION (GAZEBO)

3:30 BOBBY MAHONEY (MAIN)

3:30 QUAKER CITY STRING BAND (GAZEBO)

4:15 GERMAN MUSIC WITH DOPPELGANGER (BEER TENT)

4:40 DESTINEE MONROE (GAZEBO)

4:40 WILLIAMS HONOR (MAIN)

5:30 GERMAN MUSIC WITH DOPPELGANGER (BEER TENT)

5:50 KING'S ROAD STEINHOLDING (COMPETITION)

6:00 TBA (GAZEBO)

6:20 NIK GREELEY & THE OPERATORS (MAIN)

7:05 POLAROID FADE (GAZEBO)

7:35 GERMAN MUSIC WITH DOPPELGANGER (BEER TENT)

8:00 DES & THE SWAGMATICS (MAIN)

8:15 SEEMS LIKE TUESDAY (GAZEBO)

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
4:40 - 5:55 p.m.

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CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
6:20 - 7:35 p.m.

Making his Medford Oktoberfest debut, Nik Greeley is known for being arguably the best frontman & performer in Philadelphia, and just in the last few years has established himself as one of the most entertaining & hard working musicians in the area, often being compared to the likes of James Brown, Joe Cocker, and Jim Morrison. The Operators is a collective of some of the finest musicians in Philly and who all happen to be friends, too. It includes producer/drummer Joe Baldacci, bassist, Kenny Shumski, and members of prog-fusion juggernauts Out of The Beardspace, Zach LoPresti (Lead Guitar) & Sam Gutman (Keyboards) along with Gnarbot guitarist Zack Smith (Guitar). The operators horn section is Jason O’Mara on saxophone, Nick Lombardelli on trombone and Matt Salazar on trumpet.

2024, 2025 MUMMERS PARADE CHAMPIONS!

QUAKER CITY STRING BAND

ARCHERLAW STAGE
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

The two-time defending Mummers Parade champion Quaker City String Band debuts at Oktoberfest after taking its unique form of entertainment to audiences all over the world. The band has had the privilege to perform just about everywhere, including Cuba, Mexico, England, Canada, France, Ireland and Italy. Quaker City welcomes the opportunity to deliver a piece of Philadelphia tradition to all parts of the world.

BOBBY MAHONEY

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

DES AND THE SWAGMATICS

Making its Medford Oktoberfest debut, Des and the Swagmatics is an Asbury Park based five-piece band on a mission to get your booty shakin’ by any means necessary! Reborn from the glorious ashes of a storied one-off Prince tribute on Halloween 2014, Des and the Swagmatics pack a sexy blend of R&B, rock, soul, funk and pop sounds in a way guaranteed to make you dance so hard you’ll pull something if you don’t stretch first!

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE

8:00-9:00 p.m.

THE QUIXOTE PRJECT

Returning to Oktoberfest after several years, Medford's own neo-roots music outfit will kick Saturday off in style on the main stage. From Rock to Rockabilly, Bluegrass to Blues, TQP pulls from traditional genres to blur the lines of modern music. The band has shared the stage with notable artists such as Robert Hazard, Charlie Daniels, Ronnie Baker Brooks Band, Hoots & Hellmouth, The Ryan Montbeau Band, Josh Dion and many other talented local/regional bands

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE

1:10-1:55 p.m.

BLUES REINCARNATION PROJECT

The Blues Reincarnation Project is a funk-infused Blues-Rock band, rooted in Classic British Blues, American Soul, R&B & Roots Music as well as Contemporary & Modern Blues, based in Newark, DE.
The group features guitarist Jeffrey "Ghanaian Bluesman" Attakorah, originally from Kumasi, Ghana, alongside drummer Charlie Greaves and bassist Dylan Walker.

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE

2:20-3:05 p.m.

DESTINEE MONROE

Destinee was signed to Interscope Records at just twelve years old. Over the years, she’s collaborated with top producers, toured as an opening act for major acts like The Cheetah Girls, Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears and gained millions of views on YouTube with her pop duo alongside her sister. She’s even showcased her powerful voice as a backing vocalist on American Idol season ten, supporting finalists like Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart. She is hard at work on her original music project, writing and recording new material, while also performing with Jessie’s Girl NY, paying tribute to the iconic sounds of 80s music.

ARCHERLAW STAGE 5:40-6:40 p.m.

POLAROID FADE

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of South Jersey, Polaroid Fade burst out just over a year ago, though their musical journey began long before. Their music, described by Steve Feinberg (Good Charlotte, My Morning Jacket) as a fresh take on the old wave of new wave, transports listeners to the neon-lit streets of '80s Glasgow. Since the release of their debut single "Any Other Way" in 2022, Polaroid Fade has been steadily building a dedicated fanbase and making waves in the local scene.

ARCHERLAW STAGE 7:00-7:50

DOPPELGANGER

The five-piece traditional German music band returns with Hans, Fritz, Helmut, Otto and Wolfgang. Maybe you want to reconnect with your German heritage. Maybe you want to relive a great vacation experience. Or maybe you just want to do something different. All good reasons to come see Doppelgänger. Performing a great mix of the most fun Oktoberfest songs and classic American party music at multiple stages.

Prost!

ARCHERLAW STAGE 2:15, BEER TENT 4:15, 7:35

SEEMS LIKE TUESDAY

Making its Oktoberfest debut, Seems Like Tuesday is on a roll. The five-piece South Jersey rockers won "Best Rock Song" at the World Songwriting Awards for the single "Wasted Summer" and recently followed that up with the newest single "Drowning."

ARCHERLAW STAGE

8:10-9:00 p.m.

MEKKILYNN with BOB EGAN

Mekkilyn appears as a solo artist for the first time at Oktoberfest, bringing her soprano vocals and soulful lyrics to open the ArcherLaw Stage on Saturday. And we continue our annual tradition as Bob Egan pops in with a new original song that mixes his loves of music and comedy.

ARCHERLAW STAGE

1:15-1:45 p.m.

STEINHOLDING CONTEST

King's Road Brewing Company presents its annual steinholding competition, a Bavarian test of strength that has become a beloved tradition at Medford Oktoberfest. Register on site. $20 per person and you keep the stein and the beer. Sanctioned by the US Steinholding Association, the best men's and women's times from the weekend qualify for the New Jersey State Finals at the 2024 Medford Fall Festival! Space limited.

COMPETITION STAGE

3:05 P.M., 5:50 p.m.

BRATWURST EATING CONTEST

Magnify Brewing Company presents its annual "celebrity" bratwurst eating competition for charity. Local "celebrities" will compete to see who can eat a single bratwurst (loaded with the works!) the fastest. The winner will receive the adoration of the crowd, a Magnify prize pack, and a donation to a local charity.

COMPETITION STAGE

4:15 p.m.

UCF CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

United Cornhole Federation returns after last year's successful debut with a double elimination cornhole tournament with cash prizes for first and second place. Cost is $20 per player (sign up as a solo or with a teammate). Advance signups recommended. Download Scoreholio app and search for Medford Oktoberfest. Space limited.

CORNHOLE ZONE

1:00-7:00 p.m.

TRIVIA CONTEST

Lower Forge Brewery presents a special themed trivia contest that you play on your phone for a chance to win some great prizes from Lower Forge. Look for the QR codes on site.

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GERMAN DANCING DEMONSTRATION

Students from Today's Dance Center in Medford will demonstrate a traditional German folk dance routine. Don't miss these students as they show off their skills at the ArcherLaw Gazebo Stage. And don't miss your own chance to dance with a live German music band when Doppelganger takes the stage!

ARCHERLAW STAGE

1:45 P.M, 3:15 p.m.

KIDS' ZONE

Freedom Park is well known for its great playground and spaces for kids. On Saturday, Medford Mini Storage adds a special kids' zone with special activities just for them.

KIDS' ZONE

1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.

STAGE AND EVENT SCHEDULE ARTISTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE 4:40 - 5:55 p.m.

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE 6:20 - 7:35 p.m.

2024, 2025 MUMMERS PARADE CHAMPIONS!

QUAKER CITY STRING BAND

ARCHERLAW STAGE 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

BOBBY MAHONEY

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20
1:00 - 9:00 p.m.

STAGE AND EVENT SCHEDULE
ARTISTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
4:40 - 5:55 p.m.

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
6:20 - 7:35 p.m.

ARCHERLAW STAGE
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

CORNERSTONE PEO STAGE
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.