Oktoberfest season is one of the best times of the year for beer lovers, and Florida Brews Travelers is searching for celebrations happening throughout the Sunshine State. We’ve already found some fantastic events featuring German-style beers, Bavarian food, live music, stein holding competitions, festive games, and plenty of opportunities to raise a glass with fellow craft beer fans.

We’ll continue adding Oktoberfest celebrations to the Events Page of the Florida Brews Travelers Directory as we find them, and we’ll highlight upcoming events in our weekly newsletter every Friday. If you know of a brewery celebration, beer festival, or community Oktoberfest that should be included, send details to [email protected] so we can add it and help spread the word!

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Question: What is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest?

The answer is at the bottom of this email

Halfway There 2026: A Celebration of Beer

Sample creative pours from dozens of breweries across Tampa Bay and beyond, discover new favorites, and experience the quality and character that make the region one of Florida’s premier craft beer destinations. General admission summer-special tickets are available for $55 for a limited time, while day-of admission is $65 and designated-driver tickets are $20. Groups purchasing four general-admission tickets can save $5 per ticket. The festival area is limited to guests ages 21 and older with valid identification. Every ticket supports Tampa Bay Beer Week’s work to promote and strengthen the local craft beer community.

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Sidetoberfest 2026

Sidetoberfest returns to Sideward Brewing Co. for an expanded two-day celebration timed with the opening weekend of Oktoberfest in Munich. The Orlando brewery is making this year’s festivities bigger than ever, complete with an enlarged biergarten tent, plenty of Bavarian spirit, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere that makes it easy to gather with friends and raise a glass.

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We'd love to hear from you if you know of any breweries we might have missed! Reach out at [email protected]. Cheers to new adventures!

Quote Of The Week

“Keep calm, grab a pretzel, and say ‘Prost!’”

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Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: Märzen was traditionally served, although the lighter Festbier is now the standard at Munich’s Oktoberfest.