Review of the News: Keansburg Amusement Park

Keansburg Amusement Park in Keansburg, NJ has several exciting events coming up and they have asked us to highlight a few of them. 

First of all, Hollowgraves Haunted Manor, which moved from Seaside's boardwalk to Keansburg Amusement Park last February, opened on August 30th and is scaring the life out of visitors!

Keansburg Amusement Park is also hosting their first Oktoberfest this weekend.  The park will be open in October for kiddie rides, Hollowgraves Haunted Manor and Halloween festivities.  See the attached ad below for more information.  The following is a press release from the park: 

Break out your dirndl and lederhose and join Keansburg Amusement Park at it’s  first annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29.  The Oktoberfest fun runs from 12pm to 9pm on Saturday and from 12pm to 6pm on Sunday.

The weekend will feature a ride wristband special for $15.99, Oktoberfest beer specials, traditional German food and a live Oompah band.  Additionally on Saturday at 9pm, Keansburg Amusement Park will be hosting the annual Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition - who will be sending one lucky Stein Hoister to Octoberfest in Germany.

Owned by the Gehlhaus family, Keansburg Amusements and Runaway Rapids continues its 109 year tradition of offering family fun on the Jersey Shore.  Park attractions include rides, games, go carts, fishing pier, and food .  Visit Keansburg Amusement Park’s website at www.keansburgamusementpark.com for more information on admission and group outings.

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