Celebrate Oktoberfest on the Emerald Coast

pexelsphoto459280Oktoberfest is an annual German festival with beer, games, music, vendors, and more beer. The Emerald Coast has tons of options to experience this one-of-a-kind festival. Whether you’re German or just wish to divulge in beer and German cuisine, here is where you can celebrate Oktoberfest.  

Bluewater Bay
Just outside of Destin (over the mid-bay bridge) is one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations. Hosted by the Rotary Club and located in the Winn Dixie parking lot, this annual festival offers great German food, shopping, live music, dancing, games, and more. It is a great festival celebration for the whole family.

HarborWalk Village
HarborWalk offers a twist on this German tradition with live music, a variety of food vendors, arts and crafts, Germand and Seasonal craft beers, stein hoisting, games, and more. Live music is offered from Auf Wiedersehen Baby & Continuum.

Destin Brewery
Since Destin Brewery specializes in local craft beers, their celebrating will be a beer tasting. “So don your dirndl and grab your bier stein - Oktoberfest ist hier!” 

30a
Experience Oktoberfest in 30a with German food, Polka music, children’s games, and more.  

Ye Old Brothers Brewery (Navarre)
YOBB will have three in-house German beers brewed on tap, brat dinners, and music.

Juana’s Pagodas (Navarre) 
Juana’s Pagodas offers an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting as well as marine life and interactive exhibits provided by the Navarre Beach Marine Science Center.  

Pensacola Beach
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Pensacola Beach with beer, German cuisine, and live music.


Published on Friday, September 7, 2018