Greater Kensington String Band

10/08/2026

See you this weekend, Wildwood!

The Mummers are coming to Oktoberfest! 🎷 🪕

This Saturday, October 10th, the Greater Kensington String Band will be joining the festivities. Come join us for some fun and strut your stuff with this Philadelphia tradition.

They will be near the Ghost Ship from 1 pm - 6 pm with a live performance at the Coca-Cola Stage from 5 pm - 6 pm.

Family-Friendly Mummer Activities:
☂️ Build your own Mummers Umbrella
🎩 Create a Mummers Hat
✨ Snap a photo at the Mummers Costume Photo Booth

See you there!

10/06/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND 🚨

🎉🍺 Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers! 🍺🎉

After being postponed due to weather, we’re ready to try it again! Join us this Saturday, October 10 at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks in Wildwood for an afternoon of Mummers, music, family fun and Oktoberfest festivities! 🎡

☂️ Family Mummers Activities 1–6 PM
✨ Build a Mummers Umbrella – $10
✨ Build a Mummers Hat – $10
✨ Mummers Costume Photo Booth – FREE!

🎤 GKSB LIVE PERFORMANCE
🎶 Coca-Cola Stage 5–6 PM
📍 Under the Giant Wheel on Mariner’s Pier

Come down to the Wildwood Boardwalk, enjoy Oktoberfest, and spend the day with Greater Kensington String Band!

🍂 Great food. 🍺 Oktoberfest. ☂️ Mummers. 🎶 Live music.

See you Saturday — PROST! 🍻

10/06/2026

🔥🏀 LEBRON’S PHILLY DEBUT! 🏀🔥

The countdown is on, and Greater Kensington String Band is giving one lucky winner the chance to be there for one of the most anticipated nights of the season!

The Sixers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 PM in what is sure to be one of the hottest tickets of the season! With LeBron James making his first appearance in Philadelphia as a Sixer, demand for this game will be through the roof!

ONE WINNER TAKES HOME THE ULTIMATE SIXERS PACKAGE:

🎟️ 2 Tickets to Sixers vs. Cavaliers
👑 LeBron James #23 Sixers Jersey
🍻 $100 Stateside Live! Gift Card

💰 Chances: $10 each | 3 for $25 | 5 for $40

📲 Venmo: -Kensington
Include your name, phone number and “GO SIXERS!” in your entry.

🎉 Winner selected Tuesday, October 20 LIVE on Facebook!

GO SIXERS!

09/28/2026

🌈🧙‍♂️ FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO QUIZZO NIGHT! 🧙‍♂️🌈

There’s no place like Greater Kensington! Join us for a special Wizard of Oz-themed Quizzo Night on Friday, October 9 at the Greater Kensington String Band clubhouse!

🧠 3 rounds of general knowledge Quizzo
👥 Teams of 4–6 people
🍻 Drink specials all night
💰 50/50
🎤 Quizzo hosted by Joe & Emily

And behind the bar… what could possibly go wrong?! 😂 Our special guest bartenders Tony & Jimmy will be serving up the drinks, with ALL TIPS donated to the GKSB Kids Christmas Party!

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 7 PM | Quizzo starts at 8 PM
📍 Greater Kensington — 7235 Edmund St.

Brush up on your trivia, grab your smartest friends, and get ready for a night somewhere over the rainbow! Lions and Tigers and Quizzo… OH MY! 🦁🐯🧠

09/25/2026

🌧️ POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER 🌧️

Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn’t cooperating with us this weekend! Due to the expected weather, Greater Kensington String Band’s appearance at Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest scheduled for Saturday, September 26 has been postponed.

🎶 GOOD NEWS — WE’VE RESCHEDULED! 🎶

📅 NEW DATE: Saturday, October 10

Join us at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks for a full afternoon of family-friendly Mummers fun, including:

☂️ Build a Mummers Umbrella
🎩 Build a Mummers Hat
📸 Mummers Costume Photo Booth
🎺 GKSB LIVE on the Coca-Cola Stage 5–6 PM!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 and come enjoy Oktoberfest with Greater Kensington!

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09/24/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND 🚨

🎉🍺 Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers! 🍺🎉

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for a fun-filled day at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks Oktoberfest in Wildwood, NJ! 🎡🎶

The Greater Kensington String Band will be performing live — don't miss this amazing celebration packed with music, family fun, and delicious dining!

☂️ Family Mummers Activities (1–6 PM):
✨ Build a Mummers Umbrella – $10
✨ Build a Mummers Hat – $10
✨ Mummers Costume Photo booth – FREE fun!

🎤 GKSB Live Performance:
🎶 Concert at the Coca-Cola Stage – 5 to 6 PM
(Under the Giant Wheel on Mariner’s Pier)

📍 Location:
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

🔗 Learn more: moreyspiers.com/oktoberfest-at-moreys

🍂 Come celebrate fall with festive vibes, great food, and exciting entertainment! PROST! 🍻

09/23/2026

The Greater Kensington String Band family is saddened to learn of the passing of Walter Meyerle Jr.

Walt was a proud member of both the Greater Kensington and Uptown String Bands, sharing his musical talents, friendship, and love of the Mummers tradition with so many throughout the years.

We extend our deepest condolences to Walt’s wife Tina, his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please keep the Meyerle family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

View Walter Meyerle, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/15/2026

🎉🍺 Mark Your Calendars for Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers! 🍺🎉

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for a fun-filled day at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks Oktoberfest in Wildwood, NJ! 🎡🎶

The Greater Kensington String Band will be performing live — don't miss this amazing celebration packed with music, family fun, and delicious dining!

☂️ Family Mummers Activities (1–6 PM):
✨ Build a Mummers Umbrella – $10
✨ Build a Mummers Hat – $10
✨ Mummers Costume Photo booth – FREE fun!

🎤 GKSB Live Performance:
🎶 Concert at the Coca-Cola Stage – 5 to 6 PM
(Under the Giant Wheel on Mariner’s Pier)

📍 Location:
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

🔗 Learn more: moreyspiers.com/oktoberfest-at-moreys

🍂 Come celebrate fall with festive vibes, great food, and exciting entertainment! PROST! 🍻

09/12/2026

IT’S PARADE DAY IN NORTH WILDWOOD! DETAILS BELOW… ⬇️ SEE YOU TODAY! ☂️ 🎉

IT’S PARADE DAY IN NORTH WILDWOOD!

The wait is over! 14 String Bands are ready to bring the sights, sounds, and unmistakable strut of the Mummers to Olde New Jersey Avenue for the 2026 New Year’s in North Wildwood Parade!

🕔 Step-off: 5 PM
📍 Olde New Jersey Avenue
➡️ Beginning at 2nd Street and concluding at Spruce Avenue
🎟️ FREE to attend!

Check out today’s official order of march below, find your spot along the parade route, and get ready for an evening of great music, colorful costumes, and plenty of strutting at the shore! 🎶🌊

Who are you looking forward to seeing today? Let us know in the comments! 👇

We’ll see you at 5 PM in North Wildwood!