Last updated on July 18th, 2026 at 10:37 am
Comprehensive listing of Oktoberfest events in Florida, many sponsored by local German-American clubs who go all out with authentic German bands, beers and German food.
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Oktoberfest of Pinellas County (1st weekend)
September 25-26, 2026. First of three weekends. 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, 5-10 pm. Saturday, 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: info@germantampa.com Web site: germantampa.com
Hollywood Oktoberfest (1st weekend)
September 26, 2026. The first of three Oktoberfest weekends sponsored by the German American Society of Greater Hollywood. Entertainment: Original Auerhahn Schuhplatter. German American Society Clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street, Hollywood, FL Hours: 6-11 pm. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org
PortOberfest of Port St. Joe
September dates TBA. Dust off those lederhosen for ‘Wurst Fest in The Joe,’ a free event sponsored by the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce at City Commons, Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL. Features live music, Oktoberfest beer and bratwurst. Hours: 12 noon until 4 p.m. Admission is free. Web site: visitgulf.com
Oktoberfest of Oveida/Orlando
September 24-26, 2026 — 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. Hours: 5-9 pm on Thursday and Friday; 4-10 PM on Saturday. Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, FL Admission is free. Web site: www.cityofoviedo.net
Niceville Oktoberfest at Bluewater Bay
2026 dates TBA. 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, 5-10 pm, Saturday, 11 am-10 pm Admission is free. Merchants Walk Shopping Plaza, 4512 E. State Highway 20, Niceville, FL 32578. For more information, go to the club’s web site
Oktoberfest of Pinellas County II
October 2-3, 2026. Second of three weekends. 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, 5-10 pm. Saturday, 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: info@germantampa.com Web site: germantampa.com
Casselberry Oktoberfest I
October 3, 2026. This is the first of two Oktoberfest weekends sponsored by German American Society of Central Florida. Live entertainment, dancing, stein-holding contests, beer, German food, flag parades and bounce house for children. “The most authentic and longest running Oktoberfest 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 Block Party St. Petersburg
October 4, 2026 — 3 Daughters Brewery takes over the entire block for its biggest Oktoberfest extravaganza EVER. Multiple music stages, German food trucks, Bavarian games and competitions, kids inflatables, costume contests, and lots of German beer. Sunday only. 12 noon-6 pm. 222 22nd Avenue South, St. Petersburg. For more information, go to 3dbrewing.com/events/
Piertoberfest St. Petersburg
October TBA 2026 — Enjoy authentic German Beers, Food, German Band, German Dancers, and DJ’s. Test your might in the stein hoisting competition and grab your friends to participate in other outrageous Bavarian games. Admission is free. Hours: 12 pm to 9 pm. Family Park on the St. Pete Pier. Web site:
Oakland Park Oktoberfest
2026 dates TBA Live German music, authentic German-style beer and food in the Biergarten. The Dachshund Dash will take place on Saturday. 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. Sponsored by Funky Buddha Brewery. Admission $5 (children 12 and under free). Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park.
Islamorada Oktoberfest
October TBA 2026 — Lively two-day community event offering German beers on draft, traditional food from The Movable Feast, and live music. The weekend features epic events like a “Das Boot” and “Stein Holding” competition, face painting, and a pet-friendly beer garden. Admission is free. Florida Keys Brewing Co., 81611 Old Highway (Mile Marker 81.5), Islamorada, FL Web site: www.floridakeysbrewingco.com
Avalon Park Oktoberfest
October 9, 2026 — Friday: Beer Garden Preview. Saturday: Beer Garden, Live Music, Food Vendors, Alpine Dancing and plenty of good times to go around! The event will take place from 5-10 pm both evenings in Downtown Avalon Park. Free admission. (VIP tickets available) For details, go to avalonparkorlando.com
Oktoberfest of Pinellas County III
October 9-10, 2026. Second of three weekends. 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, 5-10 pm. Saturday, 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: info@germantampa.com Web site: germantampa.com
Oktoberfest Tampa
October 9-11, 2026 — 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
Hollywood Oktoberfest II
October 10, 2026. The second of three Saturdays for the German American Society of Greater Hollywood’s Oktoberfest celebration at the society’s clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood. Hours: 6-11 pm. Music by Chet Banach & Carolyn; Entertainment by Original Schuhplatters Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org
Oktoberfest on the Beach Indian Rocks
October 10, 2026 . Beachy version of the traditional German festival. This free event, sponsored by local nonprofit IRB Action 2000 and the City of Indian Rocks Beach, takes place at Kolb Park, Indian Rocks Beach. Features live music, cold beer, games, vendors, kids crafts and more! Hours: 12 noon until 7 p.m. Admission is free. Kolb Park, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785. Web site: irbaction2000..com/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches (1st weekend)
October 9-11, 2026 — The 51st anniversary of Oktoberfest sponsored by the American German Club of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth returns to its former glory. This is the first of 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
Flora-Bama Oktoberfest
October 11, 2026 — 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
Panama City Oktoberfest
October 16-18, 2026 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
Jacksonville Beaches Oktoberfest
October 16-17, 2026 — 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. Gate admission is $27 per day ($37 both days). Advance-sale discounts ($17 daily, $22 two days) available. Web site: beachesoktoberfest.com
Oktoberfest Miami (1st weekend)
October TBA 2026 — 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: www.oktoberfest.miami
Celebration Rocktoberfest
October 16-17, 2026 — Autumn leaves fall on Market Street each day at 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm. Free parking and free admission. Celebration Town Center, Sycamore Street, Celebration, FL. 5-10 p.m. both days. Web site: celebrationtowncenter.com
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches (2nd weekend)
October 16-18, 2026 — The 51st anniversary of Oktoberfest sponsored by the American German Club of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth. This is the second of 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 Miami (2nd weekend)
October TBA 2026 — 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
Hollywood Oktoberfest III
October 24, 2026. German American Society of Greater Hollywood. Oktoberfest celebrations to be held on three Saturdays at the society’s clubhouse, 6401 Washington Street in Hollywood. Hours: 6-11 pm. Music by: Bob Houston; Entertainment TBA. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org
Vero Beach Oktoberfest
October 16-18, 2026 — 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 I & II
October TBA 2026. 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: capecoraloktoberfest.com
Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest
October 16-18 and October 23-25, 2026 — 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
Casselberry Oktoberfest II
October 24, 2026. This is the second of two Oktoberfest weekends sponsored by German American Society of Central Florida. Live entertainment, dancing, stein-holding contests, beer, German food, flag parades and bounce house for children. “The most authentic and longest running” Oktoberfest. 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
Thank you so very much, Charmaine!
Thank you! Adding it to the calendar now. :-)