How to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Miami

Oktoberfest Miami is a mixture of authentic German touches and beautiful Southern Florida weather held yearly in late October. The German American Social Club of Greater Miami opens its doors and its big tent to the public for a celebration of food, music and heritage. Frequent attendees of Oktoberfest should consider Miami as a good destination because of its unique location and activities.

Things You'll Need

• Camera
• Sun glasses

Instructions

Attend Miami's Oktoberfest Celebration

1. Participate in 12 hours of Oktoberfest in Miami on Saturday. Every year, Oktoberfest Miami opens its doors from noon to midnight on Saturday to allow tourists and residents the chance to celebrate all day or night.

2. Experience top notch European music while visiting Oktoberfest Miami. The German band Die Seitz Bubn performs yearly at the Miami festival to help you celebrate with beautiful brass sounds. Other bands like the Austrian group Die Donautal Piraten perform to give attendees the full European experience.

3. Take a break from drinking German beer and eating delicious bratwurst by riding carnival rides like the Ferris Wheel. These rides are made free to celebrants who want gain a new vantage point on the festival grounds.

4. View the musical talents of Miami, Florida residents by listening to the club's resident band. The band is made up of club members who play brass, percussion and string instruments in their free time. The hourly performances help keep the celebration going throughout Oktoberfest Miami.

5. Show your kids a great time at Oktoberfest Miami without spending too much money. Teenagers get into the club doors with a small admission fee and children under 12 can celebrate this Florida institution for free.

6. Check out other German events in Miami that can act as a primer to your Oktoberfest trip. If you are in the Miami area during the summer, the German American Social Club hosts a variety of authentic German dinners and dances that can teach you about Bavarian customs. The club's website features a complete list for the 4 months preceding Oktoberfest (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Arrive early to partake in the annual raffle at Oktoberfest Miami. Every year, the organizers offer two round trip tickets to Germany for the winning ticket. Proceeds go to charity and there are other prizes that are raffled off before the grand prize is awarded.

Resources

• German events calendar for Miami from the German American Social Club of Greater Miami