Last updated on March 19th, 2025 at 04:55 pm
Updated with cancellations for Hurricane Milton.
Comprehensive listing of Florida Oktoberfests, many sponsored by local German-American clubs who go all out with authentic German bands, beers and German food.
October 11-12, 2024 Cancelled
Oktoberfest of Pinellas County
CANCELLED
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
October 11-12, 2024 As scheduled
Jacksonville Beaches Oktoberfest
IT’S ON! Updates on Facebook.
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
October 12, 2024 Postpone until Nov. 2
Oktoberfest Mount Dora
POSTPONED until Nov. 2.
October 11-13, 2024 Cancelled
Oktoberfest Tampa
CANCELLED due to Hurricane Milton
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
October 11-13, 2024
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches I
To be held As Scheduled
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
October 12, 2024
Oktoberfest on the Beach, Indian Rocks
Cancellation fully expected. No announcements have been made.
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
October 18-20, 2024
Panama City Oktoberfest
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
October 11-13 and 18-20, 2024
Oktoberfest Miami I and II
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
October 18-20, 2024
Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches II
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
October 18-20, 2024
Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest
Watch for probable cancellation on their Facebook page.
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
October 19, 2024
Hollywood Oktoberfest III
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
October 19-20, 2024
Vero Beach Oktoberfest
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
October 18-19, 2024. Status unknown.
Celebration Oktoberfest
Status unknown. Celebration was in the path of Hurricane Milton.
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
October 18-20, 2024 & October 25-27, 2024
Cape Coral Oktoberfest I & II
Status unknown. Clubhouse suffered minimal damage, but power had not been restored. For updates, check their Facebook page
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
October 26, 2024
Central Florida Oktoberfest II
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
November 2, 2024
Oktoberfest Mount Dora
Rescheduled from Oct. 12.
Experience Local Craft Beers and German Food from our vendors. Admission: $15. Web site: Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Related story: Mount Dora: 12 things I love about this delightful town
Krush Brau Park Oktoberfest every Friday-Sunday from Sept 4-Nov 3, 2023.
Get ready for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience at the renowned Krush Brau Park World Event Center, outdoor festival tent! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant culture of Germany as we bring you a series of special events, exhilarating guest performances, and an abundance of delectable German beer and authentic cuisine. This is the ultimate destination to satisfy all your Oktoberfest desires! Event Highlights: Live entertainment, German beer, German cuisine each weekend. Krush Brau Park is at 2198 Four Winds Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, former site of Jungleland.
Hey! Restaurant Edelweiss in Bradenton is doing Oktoberfest 11 to 15th this year! It’s becoming the best in Bradenton!
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!
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.
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Cape Coral Oktoberfest will be held Oct 22-24 & Oct 29-30. Fri 4pm – midnight, Sat Noon – midnight, and Sun Noon – 10pm.
Thank you! Adding it to the calendar now. :-)