Oktoberfest Events in Gainesville

By Julia Bauer
Man at an Oktoberfest event

With autumn approaching, it’s time to gear up for Oktoberfest celebrations! Throughout September and October, get ready to wear your lederhosen and indulge in German food and beer. Here are the Oktoberfest events in Gainesville that you won’t want to miss.

Oktoberfest Events in Gainesville

Tipple’s Oktoberfest

Sept. 20 
5 – 10 p.m.
Tipple’s Brews & Wine

Don’t miss Tipple’s Oktoberfest! Kick off Oktoberfest, which runs from the third week of September to the first week of October, at Tipple’s Brews & Wine. Buy a one liter glass mug and get it filled with a beer for free! You can also enjoy genuine European sausages from Stubbies Pop-up Sausages. Learn more.

Swamp Head Brewery Oktoberfest

Sept. 27 
4 – 11 p.m.
Swamp Head Brewery

Enjoy everything from German beers to big steins to Lederhosen at Swamp Head Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest! There will be food, live music and beers including the Oktoberfest German-Style Maerzen and more. Additionally, there will be a stein holding competition with prizes! There will be three winners for both the men’s and women’s competition ($50 Swamp Head gift card for first place, $30 Swamp Head gift card for second place and a $20 Swamp Head gift card for third place). Read more.

World Equestrian Center Oktoberfest

Oct. 5 and Oct. 12
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center Oktoberfest is two Saturdays of German-themed fun! Enjoy traditional food, a commemorative stein, samples of German beer, games, live Polka music and more. Wear your lederhosen! Keep reading.

Tioga Town Center Oktoberfest

Oct. 12
2 – 8 p.m.
Tioga Town Center

WOB Tioga is the only bar in Florida offering brews from Munich and other beers from the official German Oktoberfest breweries in 2023! Come out to the Tioga Town Center Oktoberfest for drinks and fun! Learn more.

Oktoberfest at Lebowski’s

Oct. 20
4 p.m.
Lebowski’s Pub Pub

Don’t miss Lebowski’s Oktoberfest! Celebrate October and beer at this event with food, drinks and more. Keep reading.

Oktoberfest with Rabell Realty Group

Oct. 20
4 p.m.
Rabell Realty Group

Rabell Realty Group is bringing a traditional Oktoberfest to Gainesville! Bring your family and friends and enjoy drinks, food and live music! See more.

Annual Oktoberfest presented by Audi Gainesville

Oct. 26
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Audi Gainesville

At the 6th annual Oktoberfest presented by Audi Gainesville, enjoy a day filled with authentic German food, craft beer from Swamp Head Brewery and live music from a band from Munich, Germany! All proceeds will go toward the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida. Families welcome, and parking is limited. Read more.

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