Oktoberfest

Friday, September 25th: 5pm–10pm

Saturday, September 26th: 12pm–10pm

Friday, October 2nd: 5pm–10pm

Saturday, October 3rd: 12pm–10pm

Friday, October 9th: 5pm–10pm

Saturday, October 10th: 12pm–10pm

Admission

$12 per person. Children 12 and under enter free.

Free admission for active-duty military with valid ID.

🚒 Getting Here, Parking & Transit

8098 66th Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Our events draw a big crowd and on-site parking fills up fast. We recommend arriving early or using Uber, Lyft, or a taxi. (Parking is always free.)

🚌 Take the bus: PSTA Route 66 runs right along 66th Street North with a stop directly in front of the club. It connects Largo Transit Center and downtown St. Petersburg (Grand Central Station), about every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays (hourly on Sundays). View the Route 66 schedule & map »

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

For overflow parking, use the medical complex at the corner of 66th Street North & 78th Ave North.

Parking map

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Tampa Bay’s Most Authentic Oktoberfest

Voted “Best of the Bay” for its authenticity and unforgettable atmosphere.


German Beer
Cold, crisp, and flowing all weekend long
Traditional Foods
Authentic German dishes and desserts
Live Music
Mix of traditional & modern performances
Folk Dancing
Schuhplattler and other cultural presentations
Bier Stein Contest
Test your strength and endurance!
Keg Tapping
Ceremonial launch of the festival fun
Parade of Flags
Celebrating unity and heritage
Kinder Corner
Games and crafts for the youngest festival-goers
Vendor Marketplace
Unbelievable merchandise, treats & surprises

Where Fun Meets Gemütlichkeit

Oktoberfest at the German-American Society is a high-energy celebration of German and Bavarian culture, featuring live music, folk dancing, stein-holding contests, and a Kinder Corner packed with kids’ activities. The event offers fun for all ages in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Guests enjoy scratch-made German favorites like crispy Schnitzel, hearty sides, and rich desserts. Traditional Oktoberfest brews flow freely, pairing perfectly with the food and festivities. Whether under the outdoor tent or in the Main Hall, it’s a vibrant, flavor-filled celebration of community.

Friday Schedule

5:00 PM – Doors Open, Kinder Corner, Vendors
6:00 PM – Parade of Flags

National Anthems

6:00 PM – Music
6:45 PM – The Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein
7:45 PM – Bier Stein holding contest (Men)
8:00 PM – Bier Stein holding contest (Women)
8:15 PM – Music
9:00 PM – The Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein
9:15 PM – Raffle drawing
9:30 PM – Music
10:00 PM – Gute Nacht! Auf Wiedersehen!

Saturday Schedule

Noon – Doors Open, Vendors
Noon–10:00 PM – Live music, food, dancing, Kinder Corner
6:00 PM – Parade of Flags

National Anthems

6:00 PM – Music
6:45 PM – The Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein
7:45 PM – Bier Stein holding contest (Men)
8:00 PM – Bier Stein holding contest (Women)
8:15 PM – Music
9:00 PM – The Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein
9:15 PM – Raffle drawing
9:30 PM – Music
10:00 PM – Gute Nacht! Auf Wiedersehen!

Band Schedule

Friday, September 26th

Apple Strudel Oktoberfest Band

Saturday, September 27th

Daytime: Autobahn Karl

Evening: Bob Houston

Friday, October 3rd

Apple Strudel Oktoberfest Band

Saturday, October 4th

Daytime: Autobahn Karl

Evening: King Guys Oktoberfest Quartet

Friday, October 10th

Polka Werner

Saturday, October 11th

Daytime: Eric ZA Accordion

Evening: Sunshine State Express

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