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Bock Fest – Get Poked!

A celebration of strong beer, happy goats, and Gemütlichkeit.

Date: Saturday, April 4

Time: Noon to 7 PM

Admission

  • $5/person – Members & Military (with active ID)
  • $8/person – Non-members
  • Free – Children 12 and under

Tickets available for purchase on-site.

Parking Advisory

Due to limited on-site parking, we recommend using Uber, Lyft, or taxi services.

Do not park at the Zimring office park (north of the venue) or at 8200 66th Street North (Southern Technical Institute, Café on the Bayou).
You will be towed.

What Is Bock Fest?

Bock Fest is a celebration of strong German beer, cheerful goats, and fiery tradition. Rooted in centuries of brewing culture across Germany, bock beers are rich, malty, and brewed to warm the soul.

Our signature ritual is Bierstacheln—a red-hot poker plunged into your bock, caramelizing the malt and unleashing a smoky, creamy burst of flavor. It’s theatrical, delicious, and uniquely German.

Whether you're here for the beer or the goats, Bock Fest is Florida’s most spirited nod to German brewing heritage.

Scenes from Last Year

Bock Fest Stern Goat

Beer Lineup

Coming soon – a curated selection of bocks from Florida and beyond.

Bock Fest Mascot

Entertainment Schedule

Noon
Ceremonial keg tapping & event opening

1–2 PM
Goat Parade & Live music

2–3 PM
Jump the Goat dance – Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein

3–4 PM
Live music

4–4:30 PM
Dance presentation – Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein

5–6 PM
Live music

6–7 PM
Krampus Run

7–8 PM
After party & Live music

All day: Giant Jenga, Cornhole

WHERE FUN MEETS GEMÜTLICHKEIT

Sharing German American culture with the community.