Florida Oktoberfest Calendar

Comprehensive listing of Florida Oktoberfests, many sponsored by local German-American clubs who go all out with authentic German bands, beers and German food.

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September Oktoberfests 2024

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September 14, 2024

The first Winter Parkoberfest at Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park, sponsored by Winter Park Rotary. Celebration of Bavarian culture, German cuisine by Hollerbach’s Restaurant, dachsund dash, Brussel Sprouts Polka Band. General Admission: Adults, $25; Children, $10. Hours: 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Mead Botanical Garden,1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789. Details & tickets: Use promo code RKWPRC and get $5 off at eventbrite.

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Hollerbach’s German Restaurant has live German music seven days a week, so this popular eatery with its traditional German beer hall atmosphere has an Oktoberfest party every day. Hollerbach’s also participates in Oktoberfest events elsewhere. Hollerbach’s kicks off the season on Sept. 16 with a ceremonial keg tapping of its special brewed Paulaner Festbier. 205 E 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32713. Phone: 407-321-2204. For more information, go to hollerbachs.com

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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: Bob Houston; Entertainment: Original Auerhahn Schuhplatter. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org

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September 21, 2024

PortOberfest of Port St. Joe

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 by The Europa Band, Oktoberfest beer and bratwurst. Saturday, Sept. 21, Hours: 12 noon until 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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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: Thursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 5-9 pm; Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Center Lake Park and Amphitheatre, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oveida, FL Admission is free.

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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.

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First of two 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

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October 2024

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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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Second 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, 5-10 pm. Saturday, 5-10 pm. Phone: 727-350-6520. Email: info@germantampa.com Web site: germantampa.com

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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: Entertainment: Original Auerhahn Schuhplatter. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org

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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. For details, go to oaklandparkfl.gov/228/Oktoberfest

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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

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Experience Local Craft Beers and German Food from our vendors. Web site: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce

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

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“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

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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

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The 50th 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

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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

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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

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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: destinationdowntownsarasota.com

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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

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The 50th 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

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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

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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 TBA. Web site: germanamericanclubhollywood.org

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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

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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

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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

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The German American Society of Central Florida sponsors two Oktoberfest festivals) 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

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