Break out the lederhosen and dirndls — Oktoberfest season has landed in South Florida, and this year’s lineup stretches from Doral to Jupiter. Whether you’re after a full weekend of German beer and bratwurst or just a Saturday block party with a stein in hand, here’s where to celebrate.
DAStoberfest at DAS Beer Garden
Saturday, September 26
Jupiter’s own Oktoberfest tradition returns to Downtown Abacoa with DAS Beer Garden’s annual DAStoberfest. The free block party brings German-style pub fare, Oktoberfest and fall-flavored brews from local and international breweries, and live music, plus the locally famous stein-holding contest.
When: Saturday, September 26, starting at 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Abacoa, Jupiter Details: DAS Beer Garden
Downtown Doral Oktoberfest
October 1-3
South Florida does not have to travel far for a taste of Bavaria this fall. Downtown Doral is bringing three nights of German-inspired food, beer and live music to the heart of the neighborhood for its Oktoberfest celebration, taking place October 1-3.
From 7 p.m. to midnight each evening, Oktoberfest will take over Pocket Park with specialty food Hauses serving up festival favorites including pretzels, bratwurst, pretzel dogs, popcorn and sweets, plus live music from Groove Brothers and an Oktoberfest marquee photo-op.
The celebration will also extend throughout Downtown Doral with a Beer Experience at participating restaurants, where guests 21+ can use event vouchers toward featured beers while exploring the neighborhood.
Guests can choose between an Individual Pass ($89.99), which includes 10 food and beer vouchers, or a Friends Pass ($119.99) with 15 vouchers, admission to the Pocket Park experience, Oktoberfest-inspired food, live music and access to the photo-op. A five-voucher recharge pass will also be available at check-in.
When: October 1-3, 7 p.m. – midnight Where: Pocket Park, Downtown Doral Tickets: Get tickets on Eventbrite
15th Annual Oakland Park Oktoberfest
October 4, 5 & 6
Funky Buddha Brewery presents Oakland Park’s Oktoberfest for the 15th year running, with live German music, authentic German-style beer and Bavarian cuisine in the Biergarten. On the entertainment side, expect Alpine Express and master yodler/zither/accordion player Sepp Diepolder, plus a dance floor, amusement rides and carnival games. What makes this one stand out: Central Bark’s Dachshund Dash (a wiener dog race, held Saturday of the weekend — register in advance), plus field games including stein races, beer barrel races and an apple strudel eating contest.
When: October 4, 5 & 6, rain or shine Where: Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N Dixie Highway, Oakland Park Admission: $5 per person; ages 12 and under free Details: Oakland Park Oktoberfest
52nd Annual Oktoberfest at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches
October 9-11 & 16-18
The American German Club of the Palm Beaches is celebrating its 52nd annual Oktoberfest across two weekends this year. Expect authentic Oktoberfest bier imported from Germany, a full bar of wine, schnapps and specialty cocktails, and German classics like schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst and pretzels alongside American favorites. Live bands Froschhaxn Express (straight from Germany) and the King Guys Band will perform, with traditional folk dancing, a stein-holding contest (Maßkrugstemmen), a keg tapping ceremony, a Parade of Flags, a Bierkönigin, shopping at the club’s Gift and Tracht shops, and a carnival and playground for the family.
When: October 9-11 & 16-18 — Fridays 6-11 p.m., Saturdays 2-11 p.m., Sundays 12-8 p.m. Where: American German Club, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Tickets: Buy tickets and see the full schedule
Oktoberfest Miami® 2026 — The Biggest German Beer Festival
October 9-11 & 16-18
The German American Social Club of Greater Miami is throwing what it bills as the original and longest-running Oktoberfest in Florida, spread across two weekends. Expect authentic German beer, food and Bavarian hospitality, plus a live music lineup headlined by Die Donau Piraten, Vroni and Die Seitz Bubn.
When: October 9-11 & 16-18 — Fridays 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays 1 p.m.-midnight, Sundays 12 noon-10 p.m. Where: German-American Social Club, 11919 SW 56th St., Miami Admission: $10 for adults Tickets: Get tickets on Eventbrite
Dania Beach Oktoberfest Beerfest
Saturday, October 10
Dania After Dark is kicking off Oktoberfest season with its annual Beerfest, a block party that’s become one of Broward’s go-to fall celebrations. Guests with a sampling ticket get unlimited pours from more than 40 breweries, wine and spirit brands, plus a souvenir glass. The evening also brings free live music, a pumpkin patch with complimentary pumpkins while supplies last, kids’ activities, a costume contest (with a pet category) and the crowd-favorite stein-holding competition.
When: Saturday, October 10, 6 – 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Dania Beach, 100 W Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach Tickets: Get tickets and details
Bierfest 2026 at Biergarten Boca
Saturday, October 17
Biergarten Boca is raising a glass with Bierfest 2026, a day of beer samples from local and national breweries plus live music from Bruja starting at 1 p.m. Pours on tap include Tarpon River Brewing, Bitburger, Paulaner München, Ology Brewing Co., Pompano Beach Brewing Company, Weihenstephan, Heavy Seas Beer, Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, Tripping Animals Brewing and a lineup of German brews.
When: Saturday, October 17, starting at noon Where: Biergarten Boca, 309 Via De Palmas #90, Royal Palm Plaza, Boca Raton Details: Biergarten Boca’s Instagram Page