This fall, Beaches Oktoberfest returns to celebrate all things German in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Taste traditional German delicacies, try your hand at stein-holding contests, or simply enjoy the fun of Munich without taking off any vacation days. Live music, costume contests, and activities promise beachside entertainment with a Bavarian twist.
Let Oktoberfest be your favorite warm-weather getaway. It is time to celebrate autumn by the beach and create memories that will last through winter.
Main Events and Attractions at Beaches Oktoberfest
Beaches Oktoberfest brings the party atmosphere with a vibrant music lineup featuring everything from oompah bands to pop-rock acts. Festival-goers can enjoy multiple stages of live music throughout each day and evening.
Friday Night Performances
On Friday, the polka gets your toes tapping during early performances by Seranation and Ballyhoo!, a talented group that plays traditional Bavarian folk songs. As evening falls, The Hip Abduction rocks the crowd with their unique blend of ska, funk, and swing.
Saturday Music Begins the Fun
Saturday starts with energetic performances by local favorites Hulagans and Outeredge to get everyone in a festive mood. Later, indie pop band Of Good Nature and soulful singer/songwriter Zach Person will take the stage.
Later Performances Keep Energy High
As daylight fades, acclaimed artists RDGLDGRN and Tropidelic will keep the energy high with their infectious hybrid sounds. Closing out another year in a spectacular way are national headliners Gym Class Heroes, sure to get the whole crowd dancing to their pop-punk anthems long into the night.
Delight in the Best of Beachside
With such a diversity of talent brought together, Beaches Oktoberfest proves live music truly has no bounds when celebrating beachside. Every visitor is guaranteed top-notch entertainment throughout the weekend fest.
Beer and Brewing Competitions
No Oktoberfest would be complete without authentic German brews aplenty. This festival delivers a fantastic selection of traditional and local craft beers.
Delicious Traditional Brews
You can sample signature lagers, pilsners, kölschs and weissbiers coming fresh from Bavaria. Some of their favorites are Hofbräu Original and Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier, which have authentic flavors. Thirsty customers will relish sipping cold mugs of these classics.
Local Brewers Join the Fun
The festival lets local breweries participate in the fun, providing seasonal and year-round flavors. We recommend beers from Intuition Ale Works, Aardwolf Brewing, and Engine 15. Their innovative IPAs, stouts, and sours offer new takes on German traditions.
Saturday Bierhalle Brews and Bites
Be sure to stop by Buchner’s Bierhalle on Saturday afternoon for a drink in an authentic beer garden. Polka tunes and traditional cuisine pair perfectly with a beer mug under the sun.
Fun Competitions to Keep the Party Going!
A stein-holding competition tests how long the participants can endure, whereas the bratwurst eating contest appeals to competitive appetites. Both light-hearted activities promise prizes and bragging rights for winners to show off all year long.
Traditional Oktoberfest Cuisine
Authentic German food will satisfy even the hungriest of you. You cannot resist their enticing aromas when the bratwursts sizzle on grills. Enjoy plump sausages on fresh pretzel buns or as part of a hearty sausage plate.
Local Flavor with Bavarian Roots
Beaches Oktoberfest has some favorites of its own, such as European Street with brats and bites. Intuition Brewing brings their scratch kitchen alongside mugs. A melting pot of global influences and seaside flavors makes it easy to indulge your inner foodie.
Specialty Spreads by Bierhalle
In the Bierhalle, you can enjoy unique takes on traditional dishes. Watch chefs prepare schnitzels, spaetzles and strudel fresh daily. You can even sample small-batch creations from culinary artists found only here at the fest.
Dedicated Food Areas Galore
Over 20 local trucks keep your appetite satisfied from opening hours on. Wander between vendors, snacking to your heart’s content. You can enjoy bites near the stages rocking to polka or take a breather in the family-friendly kid zone.
With such an abundant selection and festive competitions, quenching your brew cravings is the highlight of this signature Oktoberfest event. Prost!
Exploring Local Pubs In The Oktoberfest Spirit
Jamming To Oompah And Irish Folk Melodies At Lynch’s Irish Pub
While an Irish bar may seem odd for Beaches Oktoberfest’s fun, Lynch’s goes all in! Every Saturday, watch kitchen whip-up brats, pretzels, and schnitzel alongside Irish food on themed menus. Saturdays also feature polka and German bands to get everyone dancing between Irish folk singer sets.
Stein Hoisting Showdown
Come for Stein hoisting competition finals on October 12th, compete, and enjoy exclusive seasonal brews and ciders made just for the event. Expand your cultural horizons by toasting new friendships. Karaoke takes the stage next; sing your heart out to Prost or Irish classics until close.
Lynch’s embraces both cultures throughout the season. With lots of fun, drink specials, and live music, you feel like you have traveled between Dublin and Munich without leaving the seaside!
A Feast of German Delights At Culhane’s Southside
Both Culhane’s locations fully embrace Beaches Oktoberfest. Throughout September and October, enjoy traditional dishes like schnitzels and soft pretzels alongside Irish specialties.
At the Southside pub, indulge in seasonal treats surrounded by sports memorabilia. Try steamed mussels or Reuben egg rolls, which are perfect for enjoying the mugs of Hofbrau beer.
Or watch NFL games or sit outdoors at Culhane’s in Atlantic Beach with crowd-pleasing bites such as azar brats, jumbro pretzels or shepherd’s pie. As the sun sets, enjoy live entertainment underneath the twinkling stars.
There is no cover charge for those dressed in dirndls or lederhosen at either location. Both pubs keep the seasonal celebrations and pints flowing all fall long. Prost!
Salute The Season At Engine 15
This October, Engine 15 is offering limited edition Oktoberfest Jax Beach lagers and dark beers. Their signature malt bill is perfectly balanced with noble hops – the flowers of the hop plant used primarily in brewing beer – in true German tradition.
Enjoy a full-bodied golden lager that is ideal for the cooler weather. It features varied flavors from pilsner and Vienna malts paired with Hallertau Mittelfruh hops.
This seasonal fest-bier brings rich caramel and toasted biscuit notes. A clean finish makes for easy drinking alongside bratwursts and pretzels.
Hoptinger Biergarten Welcomes The Oktoberfest Jax Beach Season
During Beaches Oktoberfest weeks, Hoptinger fully entertains guests in German celebrations. A variety of sausages, from brats to weisswursts, are grilled daily, including vegetarian options.
Autumnal beers like Franziskaner Hefeweizen and Spaten Lager come alongside German ciders, gluhwein, and schnapps.
Hoptinger is the ideal spot to keep the Oktoberfest festivities going. There is an old-world charm about it with endless drink specials.
Information for Beaches Oktoberfest 2024
Event Overview
- Dates: October 11th and 12th, 2024.
- Location: Jacksonville Beach, at the scenic Seawalk Pavilion.
- Admission: Prices vary, presale tickets are only $19! Day of- admission prices will begin at $30.
Event Schedule Highlights:
Friday, October 11th
- Gates open for all pass holders at 4:30 p.m.
- Enjoy performances from Seranation, Ballyhoo!, and The Hip Abduction, concluding at 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 12th
- VIP and Bierhalle Experience pass holders can start their day at 12:30 p.m., while other guests are welcomed from 1:00 p.m.
- A full day of music with artists like Zach Person, RDGLDGRN, and Tropidelic, concluding with Gym Class Heroes by 10 p.m.
Raise Your Steins to Beaches Oktoberfest 2024!
No matter your interests – music, food, drinks, or simply soaking up the festive vibes – Beaches Oktoberfest guarantees fun, food, jams & community.
Sublime Rides Golf Cart Rentals are your best bet for a super fun transportation experience. Public access to the Seawalk Pavilion is free, but an experience pass is required for alcohol consumption.
For more details on tickets, the full event schedule, and additional festival activities, visit the Beaches Oktoberfest official website.
