Oktoberfest is the mother of all beer festivals and lasts for 16 days from late September to the first weekend in the October every year since 1810. If you can't make this traditional festival in Germany don't worry, we've got plenty of beer coming to the Emerald Coast of Florida this Fall starting NOW.
Grayton Beer Company Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28 | 12-4pm
Grayton Beer Brewpub
Grayton Beer Company will host its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 12pm to 4pm at their Brewpub located on 30A in Grayton Beach, Florida. The outdoor festival, benefitting Food for Thought Outreach, is the brewery’s nod to the famous 16-day celebration of food and beer indulgence held annually in Munich Germany. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite, Grayton Beer Taproom, Grayton Beer Brewpub and online at GraytonBeer.com/Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest: Downtown Panama City
Saturday, September 28 | 3-9pm
Make plans to put on your lederhosen, grab a proper hat, and join the 31st Annual Downtown Panama City Oktoberfest on September 28th! After taking a year off in 2018 to recover from damages caused by Hurricane Michael, the 31st Annual Oktoberfest: Downtown Panama City is back and will be better than ever. This event is free to the public with a ticketed VIP option available that features live music from the hit North Florida band Krankenhaus.
To purchase VIP tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2LQVCl4.
Panama City Beach Oktoberfest
October 4-6
Aaron Bessant Park | Pier Park
Panama City Beach Oktoberfest returns to Aaron Bessant Park October 4-6. Enjoy three days of German and locally brewed beer, food, music, as well as activities for kids and families. The event will feature a massive tent decorated like the authentic Oktoberfest tent in Munich, Germany, as well as two outdoor beer gardens and a VIP section under the tent. Purchase tickets at https://pcboktoberfest.com/
HoundFest Year Five
Saturday, October 12 | 12-5pm
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company celebrates their 5th Anniversary with HoundFest 2019 on Saturday, Oct. 5th from noon to 5pm! Come out for a plethora of tasty beers, live music and delicious food! Houndfest tickets are on sale now.
For more information and release details visit the Houndfest 2019 Facebook Page
Oktoberfest at The Bay
The Bay | 6-9pm
The Bay in South Walton is throwing down for Oktoberfest! On October 5, 2019, The Bay will offer traditional German fare and German beer all day, as well as live music with the Pickled Pickers from 6-9pm. The evening will serve as a celebration of German culture and cuisine, as the staff will be dressed in traditional German attire (think St. Pauli Girl) with plates and mugs overflowing with authentic Bavarian food and drink. With fall heading our way, bonfires are even more enjoyable on the beach at The Bay and this will be the perfect night to kick off the fall event season.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival
October 11 & 12
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents the 12th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival on October 11 & 12, 2019. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for sampling and savoring.
Friday: Beer From Around Here for an intimate evening and a pre- grand tasting party!
Saturday: Baytowne Beer Festival main tasting event 2-6pm to feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers. Live entertainment: Luke Langford Band and The Shakedown.
Tickets and info: baytownebeerfestival.com
Alys Beach Firkin Fête
October 24 & 25
A new experience awaits residents and visitors to South Walton this fall at Alys Beach. Firkin Fête takes place Oct 24 & 25 and will be perfect fall event for curious craft beer enthusiasts, residents, visitors, beach lovers and anyone who simply loves to sample outstanding culinary and cocktail creations in a coastal setting. Tickets available online now.
Thursday October 24: Firkin Fête Kickoff Party
Grayton Beer Company Taproom 6:30pm til 9:00pm
Mix and mingle with participating breweries. Live music and food by Grayton Beer Brewpub.
Friday, October 25: Alys Beach Firkin Fête
Kelly Green at Alys Beach, Florida 6:30pm til 9:00pm
Live music and food with a unique tasting experience as we tap firkins of beer, paired with wine, bourbon and craft cocktails.
Inaugural Oktoberfest at Seascape
Saturday October 26 | 1-5pm
The first annual Oktoberfest will be held at Seascape Towne Centre on Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 pm til 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a large selection of unlimited German food provided by area restaurants, unlimited beer samplings from local breweries, live polka music, and contests (always shoot your crossbows responsibly, folks). Try new foods we can’t pronounce (just trust us on the dampfnudel), while consuming your share of beer. Plenty of fun for the whole family throughout the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club and Fisher House of the Emerld Coast. General Admission $35 | VIP tickets $60 | children 10 and under free.
Tickets: https://www.efestevents.com/events/octoberfest/
Blues Brews & BBQ
Saturday, November 9
HarborWalk Village @ Destin Harbor
Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes for HarborWalk Village’s 12th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival! This barbecue block party will fill the docks with the aroma of smoky ribs and pulled pork. Over 15 of the area’s finest restaurants will compete in a spirited and fun BBQ competition, offering samples of creative BBQ styles and specialty sauces. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each category. Musical Performance by John Hart & Tyler Mac! Bring the family for day of food, fun and music! Tickets online
While there are tons of great activities and events all year at the beach, our biggest area festivals are mostly in the shoulder season. That's great for locals and visitors. Temperatures are cooler and rentals and restaurants are less crowded. SoWal.com's Event Calendar is always overflowing in the fall and it just keeps growing with beer, wine and seafood festivals, Halloween parties, dog parades, outdoor concerts, holiday festivities, all the way through New Year's Eve.
Welcome to Fall in SoWal. The most beautiful time of year to get out in nature, have a bonfire, adventure, shop, dine and experience festivals and community events. Enjoy every minute of it.
SoWal.com/Events
The SoWal Events Calendar includes main events in the South Walton area and along the Emerald Coast of Florida including select major events from Apalachicola to Pensacola, DeFuniak Springs to Niceville.
Grayton Beer Company Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28 | 12-4pm
Grayton Beer Brewpub
Grayton Beer Company will host its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 12pm to 4pm at their Brewpub located on 30A in Grayton Beach, Florida. The outdoor festival, benefitting Food for Thought Outreach, is the brewery’s nod to the famous 16-day celebration of food and beer indulgence held annually in Munich Germany. Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite, Grayton Beer Taproom, Grayton Beer Brewpub and online at GraytonBeer.com/Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest: Downtown Panama City
Saturday, September 28 | 3-9pm
Make plans to put on your lederhosen, grab a proper hat, and join the 31st Annual Downtown Panama City Oktoberfest on September 28th! After taking a year off in 2018 to recover from damages caused by Hurricane Michael, the 31st Annual Oktoberfest: Downtown Panama City is back and will be better than ever. This event is free to the public with a ticketed VIP option available that features live music from the hit North Florida band Krankenhaus.
To purchase VIP tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2LQVCl4.
Panama City Beach Oktoberfest
October 4-6
Aaron Bessant Park | Pier Park
Panama City Beach Oktoberfest returns to Aaron Bessant Park October 4-6. Enjoy three days of German and locally brewed beer, food, music, as well as activities for kids and families. The event will feature a massive tent decorated like the authentic Oktoberfest tent in Munich, Germany, as well as two outdoor beer gardens and a VIP section under the tent. Purchase tickets at https://pcboktoberfest.com/
HoundFest Year Five
Saturday, October 12 | 12-5pm
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
Idyll Hounds Brewing Company celebrates their 5th Anniversary with HoundFest 2019 on Saturday, Oct. 5th from noon to 5pm! Come out for a plethora of tasty beers, live music and delicious food! Houndfest tickets are on sale now.
For more information and release details visit the Houndfest 2019 Facebook Page
Oktoberfest at The Bay
The Bay | 6-9pm
The Bay in South Walton is throwing down for Oktoberfest! On October 5, 2019, The Bay will offer traditional German fare and German beer all day, as well as live music with the Pickled Pickers from 6-9pm. The evening will serve as a celebration of German culture and cuisine, as the staff will be dressed in traditional German attire (think St. Pauli Girl) with plates and mugs overflowing with authentic Bavarian food and drink. With fall heading our way, bonfires are even more enjoyable on the beach at The Bay and this will be the perfect night to kick off the fall event season.
Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival
October 11 & 12
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents the 12th annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival on October 11 & 12, 2019. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for sampling and savoring.
Friday: Beer From Around Here for an intimate evening and a pre- grand tasting party!
Saturday: Baytowne Beer Festival main tasting event 2-6pm to feature more than 200 domestic and international craft beers. Live entertainment: Luke Langford Band and The Shakedown.
Tickets and info: baytownebeerfestival.com
Alys Beach Firkin Fête
October 24 & 25
A new experience awaits residents and visitors to South Walton this fall at Alys Beach. Firkin Fête takes place Oct 24 & 25 and will be perfect fall event for curious craft beer enthusiasts, residents, visitors, beach lovers and anyone who simply loves to sample outstanding culinary and cocktail creations in a coastal setting. Tickets available online now.
Thursday October 24: Firkin Fête Kickoff Party
Grayton Beer Company Taproom 6:30pm til 9:00pm
Mix and mingle with participating breweries. Live music and food by Grayton Beer Brewpub.
Friday, October 25: Alys Beach Firkin Fête
Kelly Green at Alys Beach, Florida 6:30pm til 9:00pm
Live music and food with a unique tasting experience as we tap firkins of beer, paired with wine, bourbon and craft cocktails.
Inaugural Oktoberfest at Seascape
Saturday October 26 | 1-5pm
The first annual Oktoberfest will be held at Seascape Towne Centre on Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 pm til 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a large selection of unlimited German food provided by area restaurants, unlimited beer samplings from local breweries, live polka music, and contests (always shoot your crossbows responsibly, folks). Try new foods we can’t pronounce (just trust us on the dampfnudel), while consuming your share of beer. Plenty of fun for the whole family throughout the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club and Fisher House of the Emerld Coast. General Admission $35 | VIP tickets $60 | children 10 and under free.
Tickets: https://www.efestevents.com/events/octoberfest/
Blues Brews & BBQ
Saturday, November 9
HarborWalk Village @ Destin Harbor
Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes for HarborWalk Village’s 12th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival! This barbecue block party will fill the docks with the aroma of smoky ribs and pulled pork. Over 15 of the area’s finest restaurants will compete in a spirited and fun BBQ competition, offering samples of creative BBQ styles and specialty sauces. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each category. Musical Performance by John Hart & Tyler Mac! Bring the family for day of food, fun and music! Tickets online
While there are tons of great activities and events all year at the beach, our biggest area festivals are mostly in the shoulder season. That's great for locals and visitors. Temperatures are cooler and rentals and restaurants are less crowded. SoWal.com's Event Calendar is always overflowing in the fall and it just keeps growing with beer, wine and seafood festivals, Halloween parties, dog parades, outdoor concerts, holiday festivities, all the way through New Year's Eve.
Welcome to Fall in SoWal. The most beautiful time of year to get out in nature, have a bonfire, adventure, shop, dine and experience festivals and community events. Enjoy every minute of it.
SoWal.com/Events
The SoWal Events Calendar includes main events in the South Walton area and along the Emerald Coast of Florida including select major events from Apalachicola to Pensacola, DeFuniak Springs to Niceville.
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