Prost! Enjoy Oktoberfest at a dozen Central Florida venues

The annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, draws around 6 million people for a celebration of Bavarian beer, food, culture and entertainment. The origins of these festivities date back more than 200 years.

For those without the time or the means to travel across the Atlantic, there are festivities much closer to home. Many Central Florida venues have their own gatherings inspired by the German festival. In fact, there are more than a dozen events with options each weekend for the next month to satisfy revelers of all interests.

Here are ways to celebrate Oktoberfest with bratwurst, beer and Bavarian festivities in the greater Orlando area.

À La Cart,Orlando’s food truck and beer hangout destination, is back with plenty of Oktoberfest festivities. Find German-inspired specials from multiple food trucks and a beer lineup with plenty of Oktoberfest offerings. The celebration goes on through Oct. 3 at 609 Irvington Ave. in Orlando. More information: alacartorlando.com

Krush Brau Parkin Kissimmee aims to provide an authentic German experience with its Oktoberfest. This event features well-known German beers, traditional food and entertainment. Festivities include a dance contest, yodeling and more. General admission tickets are $5; children ages 12 and younger enter for free. Other packages include beverages, entrees and steins. The festival is open 2-10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 22. More information: krushbraupark.com

City Works Eatery & Pour Housein Disney Springs offers a limited-time, German-inspired menu with currywurst, pork schnitzel and German flatbread through Oct. 3. In addition, visitors can find special Oktoberfest and fall beers from Persimmon Hollow, New Belgium, Sam Adams, Goose Island and more. Find the specials at 1486 E. Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista. More information: cityworksrestaurant.com

The City of Oviedo Oktoberfest presents a free music festival with polka music and German festivities. Enjoy food trucks, beer, dancing and live entertainment at the Center Lake Park. The free-admission event is 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and 4-10 p.m. Sept. 30 at 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. More information: cityofoviedo.net

Lake Nona Oktoberfest features cuisine from Hollerbach’s German Restaurant during a year when the Sanford staple will not host its own festival. Visitors can enjoy live music, other food specials and the annual stein hoisting competition. The event is free and open to the public from 4-10 p.m. at 6990 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. in Orlando. More information: facebook.com

Dees Brothers Brewery in Sanford invites the community to gather for live music, Festbier, burgers and brats in their outdoor beer garden. The festivities go from noon-10 p.m. Sept. 30 at 210 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford. More information: deesbrosbrew.com

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The Brütober Beer Festin Tavares provides music, Oktoberfest beers and seasonal food offerings at Brü Tap House. After purchasing a $40 general-admission ticket or a $75 VIP ticket, enjoy unlimited samples of more than 80 beers from more than 35 breweries. Festivities go from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 7 at 143 E. Main St. in Tavares. More information: facebook.com

Suncreek Brewery’s “Suntoberfest”provides live music, food and drink specials for German-inspired celebrations. Enjoy the festivities Oct. 7-8 at 790 W. Minneola Ave. in Clermont. More information: facebook.com

Mount Dora Oktoberfest presents a celebration of German food, beer, music, dancing and fun. Early bird general admission costs $10 per person (before fees) online. VIP tickets grant access to Hollerbach’s VIP buffet, beers and reserved seating. The festival is open 4-10 p.m. Oct. 7 at 530 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. More information: mountdora.com/oktoberfestmountdora2023

Avalon Park hosts an Oktoberfest with a beer garden, live music, dancing and food. A beer garden preview opens 5-10 p.m. Oct. 13 and a family-friendly community festival is 5-10 p.m. Oct. 14 at 3651 Avalon Park Blvd. East in Orlando. More information: avalonparkorlando.com

Crooked Can Oktoberfestfeatures lederhosen, live music, family fun and a beer garden. Plus, the brewery is bringing back the popular Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race. Find the festivities Oct. 20-22 at 426 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden. More information: crookedcan.com

Celebration Oktoberfestprovides a themed “extravaganza” over the course of two days with traditional German festivities, plus a “Rocktoberfest” featuring Hello Sister and Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists. Visitors can also find a hayride, experience leaves falling at Celebration Town Center and browse deals from local vendors. Enjoy the event 5-10 p.m. Oct. 20-21 at 610 Sycamore St. in Celebration. More information: celebrationtowncenter.com

Central Florida Oktoberfest,an annual celebration hosted by the German American Society of Central Florida, draws more than 10,000 guests each season for music, German beer and schnitzel. Attendees can also find a traditional flag parade. Admission is $5 at the gate; kids ages 12 and younger enter for free. Enjoy festivities noon-10 p.m. Oct. 7 and 28 at 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry. More information: orlandogermanclub.com

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