Fall is easily the beeriest time of the year, and with Oktoberfests already popping up, the Orlando community is celebrating with all the drinking-related events you can think of (and some you really can’t). Here are a few of the best ways to crack some cold ones this fall.
Saturday, Sept. 29
DeLand Bacon and Brew Fest
Festival of bacon, beer and bands. There will also be a bacon eating contest and cornhole tournament.
1 pm; Earl Brown Park, 750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand; free; 386-960-0844
baconandbrewfestdeland.com
Photo via Deland Bacon and Brew Fest/FacebookSunday, Sept. 30
International Food and Drink Festival
Food festival with live music, entertainment, eating contests, prizes and more. Features food from around the world.
10 am; Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St; free; 407-936-4332
facebook.com/InternationalFoodAndDrinkFestivalOrlando
Photo via International Food and Drink Festival/FacebookFriday, Oct. 5
Booktoberfest
An Alice in Wonderland themed event with a variety of beers, German-inspired food, trivia and live accordion music. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Orange County Library System.
6:30 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd; $25; 407-835-7323
orlandoweeklytickets.com/events/56813368/booktoberfest-2018
Photo via Orange County Library System/FacebookFriday, Oct. 5
Harry’s Brewmaster Series
A 5-course dining experience from Chef Tello Luna paired with beers from MIA Beer Company.
7 pm; Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive; $55; 866-274-9156
harryspoolside.com/brewmaster
Photo via Rosen Centre/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 6
Orctoberfest
A “Lord of the Rings” inspired Oktoberfest event featuring German food and beers as well as a steinhoisting competition.
2 pm; The Cloak & Blaster, 875 Woodbury Rd, Ste 108; free; 407-674-7435
facebook.com/events/273619290134851/
Photo via The Cloak & Blaster/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 6
Oktoberfest Pub Crawl
Each participating bar will have its own Oktoberfest party. Admission includes free and discounted drinks.
8 pm; Avenue Gastrobar, 13 S Orange Ave; $10; 407-839-5039
eventbrite.com/e/the-oktoberfest-pub-crawlorlando-tickets-47033975888
Photo via Avenue Gastrobar/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 6
Blocktoberfest
A Wall Street block party with German food, beers and Oompah music.
7 pm; Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall St; free; 407-849-0471
wallstplaza.net/event/blocktoberfest
Photo via Wall St. Plaza/FacebookSunday, Oct. 7
Pig Roast Fest
A 10-hour slow roasted pig coupled with a beer tasting.
2 pm; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave; tickets on sale soon; 407-872-1117
facebook.com/events/243573156346449
Photo via Orlando Brewing/FacebookOct. 12 – 14
Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest
A German cultural street party in Historic Downtown Sanford with authentic German food, imported German beer and polka music.
6 pm; Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E 1st St, Sanford; free; 407-321-2204
hollerbachs.com/oktoberfest
Photo via Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 13
Central Florida Wine & Cheese Experience
A food festival with over 60 wines and over 40 cheeses to choose from, as well as food vendors and live music.
7 pm; Historic Downtown DeLand, E Indiana Ave, Deland; $50; 386-785-2467
cflwineandcheesefestival.com
Photo via Central Florida Wine and Cheese FestivalSaturday, Oct. 13
Taste of Nona
Food and drink tastings from over 25 restaurants with live music, a silent auction and “paparazzi treatment.”
6 pm; Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott at Lake Nona Town Center, 6955 Lake Nona Blvd; $50; 407-796-2230
lakenonacc.org/events/details/taste-of-nona-annual-signature-event-10-13-2018-624
Photo via Taste of Nona/FacebookWednesday, Oct. 17
Doughnut and Beer Pairing
Pairing of sweet and savory doughnuts from Orlandough with craft beers from Orlando Brewing.
7 pm; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave; free; 407-872-1117
orlandobrewing.com/events/doughnut-beer-pairing-12/
Photo via Orlando Brewing/FacebookFriday, Oct. 19
Bar Crawl Nation: Halloween Orlando
A spooky-themed bar crawl event in Downtown Orlando with 11 participating bars, prizes at each bar and a costume contest.
8 pm; Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall St; $15; 407-849-04715
barcrawlnation.com/orlando
Photo via Bar Crawl Nation/FacebookOct. 19 – 21
Crooked Can Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebration in Winter Garden complete with live German music, authentic food, a beer garden and a dachshund race.
4 pm; Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W Plant St, Winter Garden; free; 407-395-9520
crookedcan.com/events/event/annual-oktoberfest
Photo via Crooked Can Brewing Company/FacebookSaturday, Oct. 20
Windermere Craft Beer Fest
Tastings of local craft beers with food vendors and live music.
4 pm; Downtown Windermere, 520 Main St, Windermere; $30; 407-574-1002
facebook.com/WindermereCraftBeerFest
Photo via Windermere Craft Beer Fest/FacebookFriday, Oct. 26
The Halloween Pub Crawl
A costumed bar crawl in Downtown Orlando with nine participating bars. Admission includes four free shots and discounted drinks.
7:30 pm; Sideshow, 15 N Orange Ave; $10; 407-420-1515
orlandopubcrawl.com/event/the-halloween-pub-crawl-2018orlando-2
Photo via Sideshow/FacebookSunday, Oct. 28
OktoberFIESTA
An event to combine Hispanic Heritage Month, Oktoberfest, Halloween and Day of the Dead, featuring German and Hispanic food, drinks and music. Proceeds from the event go to nonprofit Never Stand Alone.
1 pm; West Meadow, Central Park, 150 N New York Ave, Winter Park; $20; 407-599-3334
oktoberfiesta.org
Photo via Never Stand Alone/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 3
Cows ‘n Cabs
A country-western themed food and drink festival with gourmet food, wine, spirits and craft beer from over 25 local restaurants. All proceeds benefit After-School All-Stars Orlando and Elevate Orlando.
7 pm; West Meadow, Central Park, 150 N New York Ave, Winter Park; $120; 407-599-3334
cowsncabs.com
Photo via Cows ‘n CabsSaturday, Nov. 10
Orlando Beer Festival
Unlimited tastings of over 150 beers, plus wine tasting, interactive games and more.
2 pm; Festival Park, 2911 Robinson St; $35; 407-246-2283
orlandobeerfestival.com
Photo via Orlando Beer FestivalSunday, Nov. 11
Taste of Dr. Phillips
An unlimited sampling of food, wine and beer from 25 Orlando restaurants. Also includes live entertainment and a silent auction.
1 pm; Dellagio Town Center, 7924-8705 Via Dellagio Way; $75; 407-581-9068
atasteofdrphillips.com
Photo via Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips/FacebookSunday, Nov. 11
11Eleven Fest
A music festival with 11 artists, 11 “Artist Ales” and 1,111 general admission tickets being sold.
1 pm; Broken Cauldron Taproom and Brewery, 1012 W. Church St; $20; 407-986-1012
11elevenfest.com
Photo via Broken Cauldron Taproom and Brewery/FacebookNov. 13-19
Sanford Beer Week
A week-long collection of beer-related events around Downtown Sanford.
Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; various prices
facebook.com/events/223328914993865
Photo via Historic Downtown Sanford/FacebookSaturday, Nov. 17
Tom & Dan “Bad at Business” Beerfest
Block party with free beer samplings and live entertainment.
11 am; West End Trading Company, 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford; free; 407-322-7475
facebook.com/events/511628559287243
Photo via A Mediocre Time/FacebookSunday, Nov. 18
Barktoberfest
A rescue appreciation event for attendees to drink beer and interact with adoptable dogs.
12 pm; Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St; free; 407-836-3111
orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net/GetInvolved/Barktoberfest
Photo viaOngoing
Hop On Central Florida Brewery Tours
Experience Central Florida’s Ale Trail with guided bus tours.
Mon – Sun, 12 pm – 11 pm; Broken Cauldron Brewery and Taproom, 1012 W Church Street; $35 – $99; 407-434-1671
hopon.tours/
Photo via Hop On – CFL Brew Tours/Facebook
