The official Oktoberfest begins Saturday, September 19, and Florida breweries are ready with their own celebrations. This week’s roundup points you toward fresh German-style beers, brewery parties, live music, festive food, and stein-holding contests across the state. Pick a celebration close to home or make it the next stop on your Florida brewery travels.

We’re adding celebrations to the Florida Brews Travelers Events Calendar as we find them and featuring upcoming picks in the Friday newsletter. You can also explore breweries for your trip in the Florida Brews Travelers Directory. Know of an Oktoberfest event we should include? send details to [email protected] so we can add it and help spread the word! Prost!

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Question: What classic German bread snack is commonly enjoyed with Oktoberfest beer?

The answer is at the bottom of this email

3 Daughters Brewing Oktoberfest 2026

Oktoberfest returns to 3 Daughters Brewing for an all-day Bavarian extravaganza packed with cold craft beer, lively entertainment, and plenty of reasons to say “Prost!” The St. Petersburg brewery will come alive with traditional Oktoberfest spirit, creating a festive community celebration where friends and families can enjoy music, games, bratwurst, and local beer together.

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Krush Brau’s Annual Oktoberfest 2026

Krush Brau’s Annual Oktoberfest brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of Bavaria to Central Florida every weekend from September 19 through November 1. Hosted beneath the big festival tent at veteran-owned Krush Brau Park, this extended celebration gives craft beer fans plenty of opportunities to enjoy cold German beer, colorful Bavarian décor, festive music, and the welcoming community atmosphere that makes Oktoberfest such a beloved tradition.

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Visit the Florida Brews Travelers Directory

Discover the vibrant world of craft beer in Florida with the Florida Brews Travelers Directory! Featuring over 350 unique craft breweries, this is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect local brew. Don’t miss out—explore the directory today and uncover hidden gems near you: https://directory.floridabrewstravelers.com/

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

“A good Oktoberfest starts with a stein and gets better with the people around the table.”

— Unknown

Beer Quiz Answer

Answer: A large Bavarian pretzel, called a Brezn in Bavaria.