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Florida Oktoberfests Calendar

Our comprehensive Florida Oktoberfests calendar is updated frequently. Note that many German-American clubs schedule their event over multiple weekends, starting as early as late September.

Last year’s Oktoberfest plans were thrown out of whack by multiple hurricanes that crossed the state, and there is no guarantee the same won’t be true this year. So far, sponsors are looking at a normal year.


September Florida Oktoberfests


Hollywood Oktoberfest (3rd Weekend)

German American Society of Greater Hollywood. The first of three Oktoberfest celebrations this fall at the society’s clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood. Hours: 6-11 pm. Music by: Chet Banach; Entertainment: Original Auerhahn Schuhplatter. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org


Oktoberfest of Oveida (Last weekend)

Wear your best German attire at the Center Lake Park Amphitheatre and Cultural Center for a 3-day German themed celebration. Event features live music, beer, wine, authentic German dancing, German food, and an additional area with non-German fare. Entertainment: Orlando Trachtenverein Dancers; The Kings Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band; Licorice Sticks Entertainment. Hours: Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Center Lake Park Amphitheatre, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oveida, FL Admission is free.


Oktoberfest at Bluewater Bay (Last weekend)

Family-oriented event with German traditions and food. Enjoy bratwurst, sauerkraut, beer, wine, a German band, the High Steppers, clowns, children’s rides. Sponsored by Mid Bay Bridge Rotary. Friday, Sept. 23 — 5-10 pm, Saturday, Sept. 24 — 11 am-10 pm Admission is free. Web site: midbayrotaryclub.org


Oktoberfest of Pinellas County (Last Weekend)

Variety of imported German and domestic beers, traditional German foods, desserts and coffee. Keg tapping ceremony, Parade of flags, Bier stein holding contest. Raffle, traditional and modern music, vendors. German American Friendship Society of Pinellas, 8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Admission $10. (12 and under free) Friday (all 3 weekends) — 5-10 pm. Saturday (all 3 weekends) — 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: [email protected] Web site: germantampa.com


Oktoberfest on 2nd Street, Fort Pierce (Last weekend)

All things Bavarian at this 2nd Street block party in Fort Pierce’s Downtown Historic District hosted by Sailfish Brewing Company and 2nd Street Bistro. Live music from popular local bands throughout the day. 2-11 p.m. Free Admission, free parking in Downtown City Parking Garage, west of the railroad tracks. Web site: sailfishbrewingco.com

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October Florida Oktoberfests


Central Florida Oktoberfest I (1st weekend)

The German American Society of Central Florida sponsors two public festivals in October with live entertainment, dancing, stein-holding contests, beer, bratwursts, potato salad, pretzels and bounce houses for children. “The most authentic Oktoberfest celebration in Florida.” Admission $5. 12 noon to 10 p.m. 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, FL Web site: orlandogermanclub.com


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Oktoberfest of Pinellas County (1st weekend)

The variety of imported German and domestic beers, traditional German foods, desserts and coffee. Keg tapping ceremony, Parade of flags, Bier stein holding contest. Raffle, traditional and modern music, vendors. German American Friendship Society of Pinellas, 8098 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Admission $10. (12 and under free) Friday (all 3 weekends) — 5-10 pm. Saturday (all 3 weekends) — 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: [email protected] Web site: germantampa.com


Oakland Park Oktoberfest (1st Weekend)

Live German music, authentic German-style beer and food in the Biergarten. The Dachshund Dash will take place on Saturday of the weekend. Field games and activities each day, including stein races, beer barrel races, apple strudel eating contest and more. Event will be held, rain or shine. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Presented by the Funky Buddha Brewery. Web site: oaklandparkfl.gov


Jacksonville Beaches Oktoberfest (1st weekend)

Jacksonville Beach’s two-day festival features German beers, three stages with live entertainment, food trucks, a 100-foot ferris wheel and more. Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach. Admission is $25 per day; $35 both days. (Advance-sale discounts available). Web site: beachesoktoberfest.com


Hollywood Oktoberfest (2nd Weekend)

German American Society of Greater Hollywood. Oktoberfest celebrations on three Saturdays this fall at the society’s clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood. Hours: 6-11 pm. Music by: Bob Houston. Entertainment: Pure Dynamics Dance Studio Cloggers Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org


Mount Dora Oktoberfest (2nd weekend)

Mount Dora will have traditional German beer and food from Hollerbach’s, the popular German restaurant in Sanford. The event is sponsored by the Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina Boat Rentals. Web site.

Related story: Mount Dora: 12 things I love about this delightful town


Flora-Bama Oktoberfest (2nd weekend)

“Family friendly” event at the famous Flora-Bama Lounge on Perdido Key. Complimentary German food served at 4 pm until its gone. Menu includes Beer Brats, Sauerkraut, and German Potato Salad. Stein hoisting competition at 5 pm. New Orleans-based polka band takes the stage at 4 pm. Web site: florabama.com


Oktoberfest Tampa (2nd weekend)

Transforms Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, into a beer garden with live music, dancing, beer and games, mustache competition. Admission: $10 for Friday, 4 pm – 11 pm; $20 for Saturday, 11 am-11 pm & Sunday, 11 am-6 pm Web site: oktoberfesttampa.com


Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches, (2nd and 3rd weekends)

The 49th annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the American German Club of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth returns to its former glory in 2022 after the pandemic disruption. Enjoy two full weekends of authentic German Oktoberfest bands, dancing, German food and beer. American German Club, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Hours: Friday, 6-11 pm; Saturday, 2-11 pm; Sunday, 12-8 pm. Tickets: Adults, $10-12; Children, $7. This event often sells out in advance. Buy your tickets in advance. Web site: americangermanclub.org


Oktoberfest on the Beach, Indian Rocks (2nd weekend)

Indian Rocks Beach. Live music, great beer, international food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, our famous Keg Throwing and Stein Carrying contests, and a 50/50 Raffle all day long. Free admission. 12 noon until 6 p.m. Kolb Park, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785. Web site: www.irbaction2000.com


Panama City Oktoberfest, (2nd weekend)

Three days of German beer, food, music, as well as activities for kids and families at Aaron Bessant Park. Features a massive 150′ x 50′ tent decorated like the authentic Oktoberfest tent in Munich, Germany, as well as two outdoor beer gardens and a VIP section under the tent. 3-day general admission, $20; 3-day beer and stein pass (includes admission), $39; Unlimited beer and stein pass, $79/day. Web site: visitpanamacitybeach.com


Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest, Sanford

Hollerbach’s has live Germain music seven days a week, so this popular German restaurant with its tradition German beer hall atmosphere has an Oktoberfest party every day. Hollerbach’s is also participating in Oktoberfest events held elsewhere. Hollerbach’s kicks off the season on Sept. 16 with a ceremonial keg tapping of its special brewed Paulaner Festbier.


Sarasota Rocktoberfest, (2nd weekend)

A different twist on the traditional, this festival sponsored by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association leans to rock music. Dine on German foods like Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Wurstl (Sausages), Brezen (pretzels, Knodel), Kasespatzel (cheese noodles), sweet mustards, sauerkraut, red cabbage and more. Admission free. JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236. Web site: paragonfestivals.com/festival/sarasota-rocktoberfest


Oktoberfest Miami (2nd and 3rd Weekends)

Celebrating authentic German culture, including German beers, live German music and folks dancing, German food. The original and longest-running Oktoberfest in Florida. German American Social Club of Greater Miami, 11919 SW 56th Street, Miami. Admission $10 for adults. Friday: 6 pm-midnight; Saturday: 1 pm-midnight; Sunday: 12 noon-10 pm. Web site: gascmiami.org


Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest (3rd weekend)

German celebration with food, drinks, music, competitions for Stein Holding, Log Sawing, Keg Tossing, and Barrel Rolling. Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Tampa, FL 33626. Friday: 5-11 pm; Saturday: 11 am-11 pm; Sunday: Noon-6 pm. Web site: business.utbchamber.com


Hollywood Oktoberfest (Weekend 3): (3rd weekend)

German American Society of Greater Hollywood. Oktoberfest celebrations to be held on three Saturdays in 2022 at the society’s clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood. Hours: 6-11 pm. Music by: Bob Houston; Entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatter. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org


Vero Beach Oktoberfest (3rd weekend)

Traditional Oktoberfest celebration under a 15,000 sq-ft tent at the Indian River Fairgrounds. Billed as the “biggest party on the Treasure Coast”, the event features one-litre mugs of German beers and roaming “Schnapps Girls”. Arts and crafts village features 125 vendors. Admission $5. Free parking. Saturday, 11 am-10 pm. Sunday, 11 am-6 pm. Indian River Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32967. Web site: verobeachoktoberfest.com


Cape Coral Oktoberfest (3rd and 4th weekends)

Three stages, two dance floors with non-stop live bands on two weekends in October. Extensive menu of German specialties. U.S.-based German bands scheduled for both tent and biergarten venues. Full slate of authentic German beers has been confirmed. German American Social Club of Cape Coral, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Admission: $10. Friday, 4-11 pm; Saturday, Noon-11 pm; Sunday, 11 am-8 pm. Web site: gasc-capecoral.com


Celebration (FL) Oktoberfest (3rd weekend)

Autumn leaves fall on Market Street each day at 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm. Music by Bryan Malpass on Friday, Oct. 21, and Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists on Saturday, Oct. 22. Free parking and free admission. Celebration Town Center, Sycamore Street, Celebration, FL. 5-10 p.m. both days. Web site: celebrationtowncenter.com


Central Florida Oktoberfest (2nd weekend) (4th weekend)

The German American Society of Central Florida sponsors two Oktoberfest festivals (Oct. 7 & 28) with live entertainment, dancing, stein-holding contests, beer, bratwursts, potato salad, pretzels and bounce houses for children. “The most authentic Oktoberfest celebration in Florida.” German American Society, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, FL 32707. Admission $5. Friday: 5 pm – 10 pm. Saturday: 12 noon to 10 p.m. Web site: orlandogermanclub.com


Oktoberfest at your local craft brewery

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Throughout October, Florida’s 330-plus craft breweries offer special Oktoberfest beers in their tasting rooms, and many expand the celebration to their parking lots and outdoor biergarttens with live music and authentic German flavor.

We’ve compiled a comprehenisve list of Florida craft brewers and brewpubs with phone numbers and links to their home pages for details.

Go to: Florida Rambler Guide to Florida Craft Breweries



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Erica Wojcieszak

Friday 25th of August 2023

Hey! Restaurant Edelweiss in Bradenton is doing Oktoberfest 11 to 15th this year! It's becoming the best in Bradenton!

Emily

Tuesday 7th of September 2021

North Tampa Craftoberfest is October 16th 12p-11p with live music starting at 7pm; Festhaus Musig is one of the one of the housebands at the Epcot German pavilion. 100% German-style Florida craft brews!

Heather

Friday 3rd of September 2021

Amelia Island, FL Oktoberfest will be held September 25th 12-7pm in parking lot behind The Tavern by AIBC, 318 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034- hosted by Amelia Island Brewing Company. All ages welcome, and admission is free. Enjoy a traditional German-themed celebration with beer, food, live music from 2-6pm, games, & swag. Food/drink tickets are $6 each or 4 for $20. VIP Packages available now on Eventbrite. For $75, get early admission at 11am, 10 food/drink tickets, 22oz logo cup (first beer free), t-shirt, & swag.

Charmaine Shannon

Wednesday 1st of September 2021

Best News Letter I have ever subscribed to !! Thank-You .......

Bonnie Gross

Thursday 2nd of September 2021

Thank you so very much, Charmaine!

Ed

Saturday 19th of June 2021

Cape Coral Oktoberfest will be held Oct 22-24 & Oct 29-30. Fri 4pm - midnight, Sat Noon - midnight, and Sun Noon - 10pm.

Bob Rountree

Saturday 19th of June 2021

Thank you! Adding it to the calendar now. :-)

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