Pasco County is raising steins this fall with a lineup of Oktoberfest celebrations featuring live music, German food, beer specials, contests, and family fun
Fall is here, and that means steins are raised, pretzels are twisted, and the polka music is starting to play across Pasco County. From New Port Richey to Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills to Dade City, local breweries, restaurants, and community spots are serving up authentic German-inspired fun this season. Here’s your guide to the Oktoberfest events you won’t want to miss:
DentobeerFest @ Dented Keg Ale Works | New Port Richey
Friday, Sept. 25 – 5:00 PM | Saturday, Sept. 26 – 11:00 AM
Kick off the season with great beer, live music, German food, and classic Oktoberfest-style games at Dented Keg.
Commandough’s Oktoberfest | Zephyrhills
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stein hoisting and boot chugging contests, prizes, and live music make this a high-energy afternoon in Zephyrhills.
Oktoberfest @ The ABL | Dade City
Sunday, Sept. 27 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Specialty Oktoberfest flights, live jazz, and a Pierogi food truck onsite—perfect for a relaxed Sunday celebration.
The Collective @ Escape Brewing | Trinity
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 11:00 AM
Go big with fun for the whole family! Enjoy pretzel-making, a stein-holding contest, yard games, food, and beer. Kids Zone offers a $10 unlimited-play wristband.
9th Annual Looptoberfest @ In The Loop Brewing | Land O’ Lakes
Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Sunday, Oct. 11
Celebrate lakeside with special beers, music, food, polka, and games during this multi-day favorite.
Looptoberfest (photo credit: In the Loop Brewing)
Barriehausebeer 7th Annual Oktoberfest | Tampa (shuttle from Trinity to Barriehaus Ybor)
Saturday, Oct. 10
Billed as the most authentic Oktoberfest experience in the Tampa Bay area. Enjoy stein hoisting, beer & sausage games, etc. Ride the shuttle bus from Trinity to Tampa for $30. Tickets available through their website.
5th Annual Oktoberfest @ Starkey Market
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy two days of live music, Bavarian-inspired food and drink specials, family-friendly activities, and Oktoberfest games. Free admission! VIP Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com.
Oktoberfest @ Dade City Woman’s Club
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 6:00 PM
German food, live polka music, raffles, and a lively atmosphere. Tickets available through Eventbrite.com.
Whether you’re in it for the beer, the contests, the family activities, or just good old-fashioned polka, Pasco County has plenty of ways to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. Raise a stein, grab a pretzel, and enjoy the festivities—Prost!
