Key facts
- Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee operated the longest Oktoberfest run in Central Florida in 2025, running every weekend from September 27 through November 2 [1]
- The German American Society of Central Florida continues its 60+ year tradition with Oktoberfests on October 3 and October 24, 2026, at its Casselberry location [2]
- Avalon Park’s 2026 Oktoberfest expands to two days—October 9–10—with a beer garden preview and community festival featuring live bands and Alpine dancing [3]
- Winter Park’s second annual Oktoberfest took place September 6–7, 2025, at Mead Botanical Garden, organized by Winter Park Rotary Club [4]
What Happened in 2025
The headline story was Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee, a veteran-owned venue that transformed the former Jungleland Zoo site into a year-round food market and events center. Co-founder Waylon Krush, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany, designed the park to deliver an authentic Bavarian experience across over 10 acres [1].
For the 2025 season, Krush Brau Park became Central Florida’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration, operating every weekend from September 27 through November 2 under a 9,000-square-foot World Event Center tent at 2198 Four Winds Boulevard [1]. The festival featured nightly keg-tappings at 5 p.m., themed nights like Trachten Thursdays (lederhosen and dirndl contests) and Fest Haus Fridays (German specials and stein-hoisting), and family-friendly weekends with live polka bands and games [1]. Children under 12 entered free with a paying adult [1].
Ticket packages ranged from free general admission to VIP experiences at $50, which included VIP seating, two drinks, food, and dessert [1]. Veterans, first responders, and teachers received discounts [1]…