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Orlando is gearing up for an array of Oktoberfest events from late September to October, inviting both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in Bavarian culture. Notable festivities include the Oktoberfest Bash at Tactical Brewing, Winter Parktoberfest at Mead Botanical Garden, and the Deviant Wolfe Oktoberfest, each featuring traditional food, live music, and engaging activities. Families can enjoy Avalon Park Oktoberfest, while beer enthusiasts will appreciate the Oktoberfest Beer Festival at New York Beer Project. These events promise a joyful celebration of heritage and community throughout Central Florida.
Orlando is set to host a variety of vibrant Oktoberfest events from late September to the end of October 2025, allowing residents and visitors to celebrate Bavarian culture and traditions right in Central Florida. This annual folk festival, originating from Munich, Germany, typically spans 16 days from late September to early October, and Orlando’s festivals aim to replicate that festive spirit with numerous activities including food, music, and traditional games.
Among the notable events is the Oktoberfest Bash, taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Tactical Brewing, located at 882 New Broad St, Orlando. This event features a Festbier can release, a lively polka band, different bier games, and authentic bratwurst. Entry is free, and attendees dressed in lederhosen will receive their first Festbier on the house.
Ending the same day is the Winter Parktoberfest, also on September 6, which will occur at Mead Botanical Garden from 4 PM to 10 PM. This celebration will commence with a traditional flag opening ceremony and a keg tapping led by Mayor Sheila DeCiccio, complemented by authentic German dishes from Hollerbach’s Restaurant.
On Saturday, September 20, two additional events are highlighted: the Deviant Wolfe Oktoberfest at Deviant Wolfe Brewing in Sanford, running from 12 PM to 10 PM, showcasing German-style beers and food, and encouraging festive costumes. The Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest Kickoff at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant will also feature a traditional keg-tapping ceremony, accompanied by live music from September 20 through October 18.
The Oviedo Oktoberfest will take place from September 25 to 27, 2025, at the Oviedo Amphitheater, featuring traditional German beer and food, along with various entertainment and contests from 4 PM to 10 PM each day. Meanwhile, Gravity Taproom will kick off their festivities with an Oktoberfest celebration beginning September 21, serving traditional brews and German fare.
As October approaches, the program continues with the Avalon Park Oktoberfest on October 12, 2025, from 5 PM to 10 PM, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with games and live music. The Kissimmee Oktoberfest spans a more extended period, from September 14 to November 3, featuring a variety of traditional food and drink, with free general admission.
Another highlight includes the Oktoberfest Beer Festival set for October 5, 2025, at New York Beer Project in Winter Garden, which promises exciting activities like a stein-hoisting competition and costume contest, alongside authentic German music and food. The German American Society of Central Florida Oktoberfest will host events on October 4 and October 25, showcasing Bavarian beer and home-cooked German food.
Additional celebrations include Boktoberfest at Bok Tower Gardens on October 17, providing a concert under the stars with live Bavarian music, and the Mount Dora Oktoberfest on November 2 at Sunset Park, featuring German food and local craft beers for a general admission of $10.
Lastly, events like Oktoberfest at Home State Brewing Co. on September 28, and the inaugural Celebration Brewing’s Oktoberfest on the same dates, will also include live music and competitions, making these Oktoberfest events accessible to a wide array of attendees, from families and couples to dedicated revelers.
With such a diverse selection of festivals planned, Orlando’s Oktoberfest events promise to offer a fun and engaging experience for all, celebrating Bavarian culture right in the heart of Florida.
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