28 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Tampa Bay area

This year, Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, will be held Sept. 16 to Oct. 3. Here are 28 ways to celebrate in the Tampa Bay area.

HOB Oktoberfest: Drink original Munich Oktoberfest beers as you enjoy live music and giant soft pretzels. Food/drink additional. Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday (Sept. 15-17). Dunedin House of Beer, 927 Broadway. 727-216-6318.

Oktoberfest at Coppertail: Drink lager out of ceramic steins as you enjoy German food and music. Food/drink additional. 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday (Sept. 16). Coppertail Brewing Co., 2601 E Second Ave., Tampa. 813-247-1500.

Oktoberfest: A celebration of the tapping of the 2023 Oktoberfest batch. No cover. Noon Saturday (Sept. 16). St. Pete Brewing Co., 544 First Ave. N. 727-692-8809.

Oktoberfest at Woodwright Brewing Co.: Celebrate the tapping of an award-winning Marzen and a variety of other German-style beers. Festivities include live music, stein hoisting, stein races and German food. Branded steins will be available for purchase. No cover. 1-11 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 16), 1-6 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 17), 5-11 p.m. Sept. 21, 1-11 p.m. Sept. 22-23, 1-6 p.m. Sept. 24, 5-11 p.m. Sept. 28, 1-11 p.m. Sept. 29-30, 1-6 p.m. Oct. 1. Woodwright Brewing Co., 985 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. 727-238-8717.

Oktoberfest Dinner: Enjoy a meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, green beans, a roll, dessert and coffee or tea. $10. 4-6 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 16). St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey. 727-849-4330.

Wheel Haus Oktoberfest: A special menu features German food and beers. No cover. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 17) through Sept. 23. Wheelhouse, 7220 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. 727-623-0589.

Ladies Heights Happy Hour Oktoberfest: Women who enjoy Seminole Heights, nonbinary folk and female-identifying friends are invited to gather for beer, conversation, food and friendship. Food/drink additional. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Independent Bar & Cafe, 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa. 727-480-7461.

Oktoberfest 5K: Run or walk this 5K along the Pinellas Trail, then stick around for a beer. $45. 8 a.m. Sept. 23. Dunedin House of Beer, 927 Broadway. 727-216-6318.

Oktoberfest at Bayboro: This two-day celebration features German food, beer, games and music by Apple Strudel and Higher Standards on Sept. 23 and the Jazz Phools on Sept. 24. Food/drink additional, $5 refills. Noon Sept. 23-24. Bayboro Brewing, 2390 Fifth Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-767-9666.

Oktoberfest Bash: Bring a stein to swing at this traditional celebration. Food/drink additional. 3 p.m. Sept. 23. Bootleggers Brewing Co., 10256 Causeway Blvd., Tampa. 813-643-9433.

Oktoberfest Pre-Party: Dance and sing along as the Northern Sounds Band plays a mix of German music and popular hits. Free. 2-8 p.m. Sept. 24. Cage Brewing, 2001 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-201-4278.

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Oktoberfest: Raise your glass and indulge in Bavarian food as you dance to music by Stick and Ditty. 21 and older only after 7 p.m. Food/drink additional. Noon-11 p.m. Sept. 29. Common Dialect Beerworks, 5023 N Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-443-6659.

Crooked Thumb Oktoberfest: Feast on bratwurst, schnitzel and pretzels as you sample five new German-style beer releases. Also, visit the festival tent with live polka music and stein hoisting. 2-10 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Crooked Thumb Brewery, 555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor. 727-724-5953.

Oktoberfest TBBC: Exclusive tappings of German-style beers, along with German food, live music and contests for best dressed, stein holding and ax throwing. Food/drink additional. 4-9 p.m. Sept. 29. Tampa Bay Brewing Co., 1600 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. 813-247-1422.

Oktoberfest: This annual party, which was voted “Best by the Bay” for German authenticity, features live music, German and domestic beers, traditional German food, keg tapping, a parade of flags and kinder corner for kids. $10, 12 and younger free. 5-10 p.m. Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 6-7. German American Society of Pinellas County, 8098 66th St. N, Pinellas Park. 727-541-6782.

Elks Oktoberfest: Guest chefs Chris Ragusa and Tom Knotts whip up a German feast for this celebration with music by Chris Blackburn, costumes and a 50/50 drawing. RSVP required at 708oktoberfest@gmail.com. 6-8 p.m. Sept. 29. Elks Lodge 708, 3616 W Gandy Blvd., Tampa.

Gulfport Oktoberfest: German festivities stretch all the way down Beach Boulevard. No cover. Noon Sept. 30. Gulfport Brewery and Eatery, 3007 Beach Blvd. S. 727-954-4109.

Brats, Beers and Cheers: Enjoy games, giveaways and samples throughout the store. Also, get a beer and a pretzel for $5 and $1 off every pound of bratwurst. No cover. Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 30. Publix Greenwise Market, 555 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-221-4121.

Prost! Oktoberfest: Dust off your steins and break out your lederhosen for this party with more than six specialty German beers, grilled pretzels and bratwurst, a stein-holding competition and relay races. Food/drink additional. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30. BRU Florida Growler Bar, 8729 Gunn Highway, Odessa. 813-926-8335.

Oktoberfest and Grand Reopening: Sip craft beers as you dance to German-style music by the Apple Strudel Oktoberfest Band. No cover. Noon-8 p.m. Oct. 1. Cage Brewing, 2001 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-201-4278.

Oktoberfest Fun Run: Lace up your running shoes and join Fit 2 Run for a 5K Oktoberfest-themed run. Free. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. 727-495-6002.

Oktoberfest 2023: Grab your custom Woven Water stein for this party with live music, food and a stein-hoisting competition. No cover. Noon Oct. 7. Woven Water Brewing Company, 456 W Columbus Drive, Tampa. 813-443-9463.

de Bine Oktoberfest: de Bine Brewing Co. is hosting a family-friendly Oktoberfest with food, beer and live music. No cover. 1-6 p.m. Oct. 7. Pop Stansell Park, 797 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor. 727-233-7964.

Oktoberfest Tampa: Celebrate German cheer with dancing, singing and cold beer. $10. 4-11 p.m. Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa.

Oktoberfest Beer Festival: Beer will be flowing at 3 Daughters Brewing’s party with traditional German food, polka music by The Brussel Sprouts and The Keytunes, a VW car show, games and food trucks. $10-$20, 11 and younger free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14. Albert Whitted Airport, 540 First St. SE, St. Petersburg. 727-495-6002.

Brewtoberfest: Sample home brew beers and vote for your favorite. Also includes food trucks, raffles and live music. Benefits USF Brewing Arts and other local charities. $25-$30. 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14. Craft Life Brewing, 6810 Tower Drive, Hudson. 727-378-4530.

Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest: The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce holds this annual Oktoberfest with German food, drinks, music, arts and crafts vendors and contests for log sawing, stein holding and keg hurling. $5, 12 and younger free. 5 p.m. Oct. 20-22. Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Racetrack Road, Tampa. 813-855-4233.

Oktoberfest: Enjoy a bratwurst or hot dog meal with a drink in a souvenir cup at this festival with live German music, a 70-foot obstacle course, bounce houses, games, a cake walk, face painting and vendors. $10 bratwurst, $8 hot dog. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28. Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace. 813-988-4025.