The Brief
- Several Tampa Bay-area festivals planned for this weekend have been postponed or canceled because of anticipated severe weather.
- Oktoberfest Tampa is moving to Halloween weekend, while Cotee River Bike Fest is being pushed to January 2027.
- More postponements or cancelations are anticipated as impacts from Hurricane Isaias become more obvious. Check event pages for the latest updates.
TAMPA, Fla. – Bay Area events scheduled for this weekend are being disrupted by the threat of severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds and flooding concerns.
Oktoberfest Tampa postponed in downtown
What we know:
Oktoberfest Tampa has been rescheduled to Oct. 30, Oct. 31, and Nov. 1 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Organizers and the City of Tampa moved the festival after rain saturated grounds and made tent setup unsafe. …