Oktoberfest is held annually in Munich, Germany to celebrate Bavarian culture with a 16-day folk festival (running from late September to early October). Sure, a date night abroad would be awesome, but you can easily enjoy German-inspired brews at one of the many Oktoberfest events in Orlando.
And thankfully these events in Orlando span from late September all the way to the end of October. Prost!
2023 Information is added as announcements are made
Oktoberfest Events in Orlando
Hollerbach's Oktoberfest
This indoor-outdoor festival at the Sanford Civic Center is now a thing of the past. Hollerbach's announced in 2023 that there would no longer be a dedicated Oktoberfest event.
Instead, they will bring their authentic German food from Hollerbach’s German Restaurant and Market to select Oktoberfest events in Orlando. We've made note of which events below.
Kissimmee Oktoberfest 2023
September 15 – October 22, 2023 hours vary
Krush Brau Park
Oktoberfest themed park
Wristbands and “Krush Cash” prices vary
Playafest
September 25 – October 8
Playalinda Brewing Brix Project
German beers on tap, specialty food items, and much more
FREE
German American Society of Central Florida Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 7 & October 28, 2023
German American Society Casselberry
With TWO celebratory dates, the “biggest and most authentic Oktoberfest event in Orlando” will pour out double the beer-inspired entertainment.
Enjoy real Bavarian beer on tap, home-cooked German food, German bands, Alpenrose Schuhplattler dancers, a flag parade, vendor booths and a Bavarian biergarten.
Advanced tickets: $5, free for ages 11 and under
Oktoberfest Mount Dora
Saturday, October 7, 4pm – 10pm
Sunset Park – 4th & Alexander, Downtown Mount Dora
Experience Local Craft Beers and German Food.
Make it an even more memorable experience in the Hollerbach VIP Bierhaus with Hollerbach. They will serve a German Buffet, Beer, and exclusive seating.
General Admission is $10 per person.
Hollerbach VIP Bierhaus is $100 per person
Annual Swinetoberfest
Saturday, October 7, 12pm
The Ravenous Pig
Check out this annual celebration happening in The Ravenous Pig's spacious beer garden. Highlights include a German style roast menu, the brewery's seasonal Oktoberfest lager, live DJ, and more.
Menu prices vary
Citrus City Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 8, time TBA
Citrus City Craft, Lake Mary
Details coming soon, Hollerbach's will be in attendance
Avalon Park Oktoberfest
Friday, October 13, beer garden preview
Saturday, October 14, main event, 5pm – 10pm
Avalon Park, East Orlando
This free, family-friendly affair, from 5-10 pm on Friday and Saturday, invites adults to “prost” in the beer garden while kiddos sip on root beer.
Highlights include games, contests, and German music.
(Hollerbach's will be in attendance)
Return to Joyland Invitational Beer Fest – 5 Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, October 14, 1 – 5pm
Gaston Edwards Park
This special occasion takes place at the historic site of the Joyland amusement park, which stood in this very location in the early 1900s. Prepare for a day of unparalleled beer tastings, live music, and an atmosphere brimming with excitement and camaraderie.
**Note this is not an Oktoberfest event, but it will definitely be a must-do for craft beer lovers
$35 general, $75 VIP
Oktoberfest at NYBP
Sunday, October, 15, 2pm – 6pm
New York Beer Project
Enjoy the decked out Munich Biergarten, German Ber Hall and Bavarian Garden as you taste TEN 5 oz. tasters of beer of German and Craft Beer
Upon check in you’ll receive your commemorative logo’d stein to travel around the world with, plus you’ll pick up your exclusive NYBP Oktoberfest passport! Get a stamp at every biergarten, and bring your passport back any following day for a free pint of Prost!
Celebration Annual Oktoberfest
October 20 and 21, 2023
Celebration
More of a seasonal celebration than a traditional beer guzzling event – though still enjoyable − Market Street will illuminate with autumn colors at this fall festival.
Annual Crooked Can Oktoberfest
October 20 – 22, 2023
Three days of Polka Music, Traditionally Inspired German Food, Live Entertainment
Additionally, Ivanhoe Park Brewing hosts a major multi-day event each year. The Return to Joyland Invitational Beer Fest is not Oktoberfest themed, but is a big beer fest in October worth considering.
Oktoberfest nearby…
Croctoberfest at St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Saturday, October 7, 2023
A night out at the Zoo from 6pm to 9pm. Sample beers from Florida breweries as you make your journey through the Alligator Farm. Conservation partners will be on site to share about their work happening along the First Coast. Local restaurants will be dishing out some of their favorites, and live music will be held throughout the park.
$75 regular tickets, $40 designated driver tickets
Put on your calendar for next year….
Oktoberfest at À La Cart Orlando
September 16 – September 30, 2023
Each one of the vendors is cooking up a German-themed special that will pair exquisitely with one of our Florida-brewed German beers.
Please visit the À La Cart Orlando Facebook page for important parking information.
Deviant Wolfe Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 12pm -11pm
Indulge in German-style beers, food, and merriment. Come dressed to impress in your dirndl or lederhosen, pick up your mugs, and celebrate! Delicious German-style food, live music, Oktoberfest games, and best of all, German-style beers brewed in-house especially for the event.
(Hollerbach's will be in attendance)
Orctoberfest at Cloak and Blaster
September 23, 3pm – closing
The Cloak and Blaster
Liters, meats, and fun! The spirit of Oktoberfest returns to our Middle Earth-inspired pub
Hourglass Brewing Longwood Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 24, 12pm
Hourglass Brewing Longwood
Live authentic Polka Music from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm and a swath of german beer offerings available all day.
Take advantage of the limited Oktoberfest Drink Pass which will give you 4 pours for the price of 3.
$20
Oviedo Oktoberfest 2023
Thursday, September 28 – Saturday September 30
5pm – 9pm Thursday and Friday
4pm – 10pm on Saturday
Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center
three day festival event features authentic German beer, food, music and entertainment, contests and more
Food and beverage available to purchase, beer card required to order beer – purchase in advance to avoid long lines
Oktoberfest in Lake Nona
Saturday, September 30, 4pm – 10pm
Lake Nona Town Center
Live music, German food from Park Pizza, German themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, andannual Stein Hoisting competition (registration required)
The Band: King Guys Bands
(Hollerbach's will be in attendance)
FREE
BEYOND OKTOBERFEST
Why wait for these awesome Oktoberfest Events in Orlando? Discover seasonal selections at other local spots with our Beer Lover's Guide to Breweries in Orlando. And if the kids need to come along, these are the BEST Kid-Friendly Breweries in Orlando.
Photo credit Orlando Beer Guide
