Celebrate our 60th Anniversary
at Tampa Bay's
Best O'Fest
Walk through the doors of the Oktoberfest Village and be transported to a world of family fun, good times and good cheer. A place where there are no strangers and authentic German food and German beer are served by friendly staff some wearing traditional German tracht. Link arms, schunkle and join your newly found Oktoberfest friends in the singing of Ein Prosit or hit the dance floor and polka the night away!
The German American Society's annual Oktoberfest begins with fanfare, a Parade of Flags and the ceremonial Keg Taping by our Burgermeister with the pronouncement "O'Zapft Is" (it is tapped). Our colorful, festive celebration features live bands, dancing under the big tent, Oompah music, Bavarian folk dancers (Gulf Coast Enzianer Schuhplattler Verein), a Children's Kinder Korner, German Beer and Wine plus delicious German food from our kitchen (see Menu)!
Drehorgel
Helmut’s button box and Authentic Drehorgel (street organ)
Masskrugstemmen
Each night we’ll conduct a beer stein holding contest called “Masskrugstemmen.” It translates loosely to the lifting of a liter mug of beer and is a well-known competitive Bavarian sport.
The “Masskrug,” a 1 Liter Stein is held with one arm, completely stretched out and parallel to the floor. The goal is simple: Hold a filled stein as long as possible! Those who have done it know it sounds much easier than it is!