Oktoberfest Canceled In Downtown Somerville Due To Hurricane Ian

SOMERVILLE, NJ — The 9th Annual Original Downtown Somerville Oktoberfest is canceled on Saturday due to Hurricane Ian's approach, Tapastre announced Friday.

"This decision was not an easy one to make, we have been watching the weather and radar probably too closely for the last 48 hours and have decided it is just not worth it. Oktoberfest is officially cancelled," said organizers Tapastre.

Tapastre is working to refund those who purchased a ticket through Eventbrite.

While the event is canceled, Project PUB will open at 1 p.m. where they will have lots of Oktoberfest, pumpkin beers, ciders and hot apple cider available as well as food specials.

Tapastre will also open at 4 p.m. for full dinner service until 10 p.m.

"We appreciate everyone’s support and our die-hard beer fans willing to still come out in the rain, we love you guys!" said Tapastre.

Hurricane Ian slammed the southeast this week and is headed for New Jersey. Downpours and other impacts are possible as early as Friday, with related storms lingering into next week. Read More: Ian Remnants To Slam NJ This Weekend: See When, Where

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