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These events are from 2012.
Pull up your lederhosen, raise your glasses and check out these free or cheap Orlando Oktoberfest events. Prost!
Casselberry
It is guaranteed that the German American Society knows how to host an Oktoberfest Celebration. Join them in Casselberry for two events featuring live entertainment, a Beer Stein holding contest, German beer, authentic food and desserts. Bring the family—kids under 12 enter free.
When: Saturday, October 27 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 381 Orange Lane
Casselberry, FL 32707
Cost: $5 donation to enter
Downtown Orlando
Go downtown for a family-friendly Oktoberfest event at Trinity Downtown. Enjoy live music, a Kidgarten, food, drink and fall festival activities.
When: Friday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Trinity Downtown
123 East Livingston Street in downtown Orlando
Cost: Free street party
Lake Wales
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales is gearing up for Boktoberfest, a daylong festival celebrating German culture featuring a biergarten, German food, tree climbing, family activities, craft and seasonal beers, prize drawings, live entertainment, a Carillion Concert and huge plant sale. Jimmy & Eckhard Oktoberfest Show entertains during lunch with German folk performances featuring accordions, the Alpine Horn and Singing Saw.
When: Saturday, October 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL 33853
863-676-1408
Cost: Free admission
There’s something for everyone at Avalon Park’s Oktoberfest including a Beer Garden for the adults and a Root Beer Garden for the kids. Sway back and forth to German music; enjoy Alpine dancing, magic performances, games and contests.
When: Friday, October 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 13 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801
Cost: Free event
The 6th Annual Orlando Brewing Oktoberfest is almost here! Tap into the first day of the German traditional event at Orlando Brewing with organic Oktoberfest beer, live German music, cornhole competitions, local vendors and German-style food. Purchase a souvenir mug with two 28 oz. fills of beer during the event for $25 in advance.
When: Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 12 p.m.
Where: Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
407-872-1117
Cost: Free event
Downtown Orlando Oktoberfest
Get downtown for live entertainment by the Swinging Bavarians, a flowing biergarten, bratwurst, and “Fungarten” with games, activities and local vendors.
When: Friday, October 21st from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Trinity Downtown
123 East Livingston Street in downtown Orlando
Cost: Free street party
Orlando Brewing Oktoberfest
Close out Oktoberfest with a fresh local brew from Orlando Brewery. End this year’s party on a high note with live music, food and beer.
When: Saturday, October 22nd
Where: Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
407-872-1117
Cost: Free event
WOBtoberfest at World of Beer
Drown (in a good way) in the largest collection of different beers, including German brew, and enjoy a German style cookout and live music.
Dr. Phillips – October 21st and 22nd
Cost: $5 before 7 p.m. and $10 after
UCF/Winter Park – October 22nd
Cost: $15, which includes your first draft free
Oktoberfest Hosted by Hollerbach’s
October 8 – 10
Magnolia Square, Downtown Historic Sanford
FREE admission and free parking. Enjoy German food, live entertainment, and one big street party!
Germany could be just one of your stops on a quest to eat and drink around the world at Epcot’s International Wine & Food Festival. Florida Residents can indulge in this culinary event with special discounted passes.
If you’d rather steer clear of the crowds, stop by Bauern-Stube Authentic German Restaurant near downtown Orlando for a highly recommended, reasonably priced German meal.