Beer mugs with fresh pretzels at Oktoberfest – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by r.classen
Now that fall is here, Oktoberfest events are being celebrated all across Central Florida.
From the middle of September through the first Sunday in October, the largest beer festival in the world is held in Munich, Germany. However, numerous locations in Central Florida will also be hosting events during that period.
This year, one of Central Florida’s most well-liked Oktoberfest festivals will not take place. Sanford’s Hollerbach’s German Restaurant announced that while it won’t be having a party on its own, it will still be commemorating the holiday.
Here are the events happening in the area:
Sidetoberfest
When: Saturday, Sept. 16
Where: Sideward Brewing in Orlando
What: Celebrating Oktoberfest with a special food menu full of German fare. They will also be releasing their Festbier, Sausage Fingers.
7th annual TAPtoberfest
When: Friday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Sept. 23
Where: The Brass Tap in Palm Coast
What: Live music, giveaways, and Stein hoisting.
Oviedo Oktoberfest 2023
When: Sept. 28-30
Where: Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center
What: This three-day festival event features authentic German beer, food, music and entertainment, contests and more.
Oktoberfest featuring Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
When: Sept. 30
Where: Lake Nona Town Center
What: Live music, traditional food from Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, pretzels from Park Pizza, German-themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, and our annual Stein Hoisting competition.
Oktoberfest at World Equestrian Center
When: Sept. 30 and Oct. 7
Where: World Equestrian Center in Ocala
What: Traditional food, live music, German fare, and more. And on Oct. 7 will be the Schnitzel Shuffle 5K Fun Run.
Oktoberfest Mount Dora 2023
When: Oct. 7
Where: Downtown Mount Dora
What: Come and enjoy German food, beer, music, and fun!
German American Society of Central Florida’s Oktoberfest
When: Oct. 7 and Oct. 28
Where: The German-American Society in Casselberry
What: German food, beer, dancing, live music and entertainment.
Avalon Park Oktoberfest
When: Oct. 14
Where: Downtown Avalon Park
What: There will be a beer garden, live music, alpine dancing and food.
Celebration Oktoberfest
When: Oct. 20-21
Where: Celebration Town Center
What: Details to come.
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