18 Oktoberfest Events Coming to the Tampa Bay Area This Fall
Prost! Grab your steins and lederhosen, Tampa Bay, Oktoberfest season is here! From St. Pete to Dunedin and Tampa, the Bay area is overflowing with beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian fun…
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Prost! Grab your steins and lederhosen, Tampa Bay, Oktoberfest season is here! From St. Pete to Dunedin and Tampa, the Bay area is overflowing with beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian fun this fall. Whether you’re into big street festivals or cozy brewery parties, here’s your guide to 18 Oktoberfest events happening September through October 2025.
September Festivities
- Florida Avenue Brewing Co. kicks things off at 11 a.m. with a Back to the Future–themed party with Bavarian twists.
- Green Bench Brewing hosts five hours of free fun from noon–5 p.m.
- Bayboro Brewing offers free entry to their afternoon bash from 2–5 p.m.
- St. Pete Brewing opens at noon with contests and fresh brews.
- Green Turtle taps a traditional wooden keg at 3 p.m.
- Woodwright Brewing in Dunedin goes all in—celebrating for a full 14 days straight.
September 21 – Run, Then Brunch
- Fort De Soto Park gets the day started with an Oktoberfest race series.
- Magnanimous Brewing follows with a German-inspired brunch to refuel.
September 26–27 & October 3–4 – Tradition at Its Finest
- The German-American Society hosts its famous two-weekend fest with imported beers and family-recipe German dishes.
September 26–28 – For the Dog Lovers
- Pinellas Ale Works brings back PAWtoberfest Weekend, where pups and pints come together. The weekend's main events will take place on Saturday.
September 29–October 5 – Bavarian Takeover
- Wheel Haus transforms into a Bavarian wonderland for a full week of festivities with traditional German-inspired dishes and beers.
October Events
October 4 – Double the Fun
- The St. Pete Pier lights up with Piertober Fest, a massive waterfront party.
- Gulfport Brewery marks its sixth annual Oktoberfest bash the very same day.
October 5 – Street Party Time
- 3 Daughters Brewing takes the celebration outdoors with a free street festival.
October 11 – Beachside Cheers
- Kolb Park is hosting a family-friendly party at Indian Rocks Beach. Face painting and games for the kids. Shopping and German beer for the adults.
October 10–12 – Tampa’s Biggest Oktoberfest
- Curtis Hixon Park hosts Tampa’s largest Oktoberfest celebration: three days of food, live music, and beer.
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