Hike-toberfest 2022
Support the park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest!
Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.
Tickets on Sale!
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Sponsorships Available!
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Hike Options
All registered hike participants will receive a VCPA t-shirt with a fun new design!
Long Hike: Up for a Challenge • Starts at 1:30pm
Explore lesser known areas of the park on this 5-6 mile hike. Our longest and most difficult hike of the day!
Nature Nerd Hike: Geek Out with a Pro • Starts at 1:30pm
Geek out and learn little known nature facts with one of VCPA’s professional environmentalists. Set phasers to fun… this hike is best for REAL Nature Nerds!
Medium Hike: Take in the Scenery • Starts at 2:00pm
Stop along the way to enjoy the sites on this 3- to 4-mile hike. This hike is best for intermediate hikers.
Loving the Bronx Hike: History Tour • Starts at 2:00pm
This 2-mile, easy walk will have plenty of stops along the way, highlighting fascinating park and Bronx history. This hike is best for folks who want to walk and learn a bit of history.
Educational Hike: Learn Something About the Park • Starts at 2:30pm
This 2-mile, easy walk will have plenty of stops along the way, highlighting natural delights.This hike is best for nature lovers who aren’t in a rush.
Family Fun Hike: Bring the Kids • Starts at 2:30pm
This short, family fun hike is followed by a hands-on art-making activity where you and your little ones create a project to bring home. One adult for every two kids, please!
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:
- Held from 4:30 to 6:30pm
- German food by Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten;
- Local beer served with a VCPA souvenir koozie;
- Yard games on the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn;
- Live music;
- Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for the chance to win terrific prizes!
Tickets on Sale!
Click here to purchase tickets.
Sponsorships Available!
Become a sponsor online or click here for a form to mail in.
REFUND POLICY
Partial refunds available up to October 9, 2022.
No refunds given after October 10, 2022.
COVID POLICY
As the pandemic continues, there may be a surge in cases in September or October.
If so, VCPA reserves the right to ask ticket holders to present proof of vaccination and/or negative test results to participate in Hike-toberfest. We greatly appreciate your cooperation at this time.
TICKETS
Adult Tickets (21 plus)
- Hike & Oktoberfest Ticket ($75 thru 9/23; $90 from 9/24): Ticket includes a guided hike in VCP, VCPA t-shirt, VCPA koozie, and admission to Oktoberfest party (German food, dessert, and local craft beer).
- Oktoberfest Only Ticket ($60 thru 9/23; $70 from 9/24): Admission to Oktoberfest party, which includes VCPA koozie, German food, dessert, and local craft beer.
- Hike-only Ticket ($25 thru 9/23; $30 from 9/24): Ticket includes a guided hike in VCP and VCPA t-shirt.
Junior Tickets (ages 13-20) – Get everything except beer
- Hike & Oktoberfest: $50 thru 9/23; $65 from 9/24
- Oktoberfest Only: $40 thru 9/23; $50 from 9/24
- Hike-Only: $25 thru 9/23; $30 from 9/24
Kids ticket (5-12) Get everything except beer and t-shirt (VCPA kids goody bag instead)
- Hike & Oktoberfest: $30 thru 9/23; $40 from 9/24
- Oktoberfest Only: $20 thru 9/23; $30 from 9/24
- Hike-Only: $15 thru 9/23; $20 from 9/24
Kids 4 and under are free.
TICKET SALES CLOSE ON 10/13 AT 11:59PM. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
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