From Oktoberfests, to beer pairings, fall is all about crackin' cold ones in Orlando. Sure, other states may have us beat with the foliage, but our end-of-year beer parties are more plentiful than a 30 rack of 'stones.
The 20 best Orlando beer events you should be drinking at this fall
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 8:01 pm
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Saturday, Sept. 30
International Food and Drink FestivalFood festival with live music, entertainment, eating contests, prizes and more.
11 am; I-Drive 360, 8375 International Drive; free; 407-936-4332 facebook.com/InternationalFoodAndDrinkFestivalOrlando
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Saturday, Sept. 30
Brewstillery Winter ParkFeaturing four different festbier brews plus live music, festival contests, food and more.
11 am; Winter Park Distilling Company, 1288 North Orange Avenue, Winter Park, $6 - $7; (407) 801-2714 wpdistilling.com
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Saturday, Sept. 30
DeLand Bacon and Brew FestSample bacon-infused treats from several different restaurants while sipping beer from 35 different breweries.
1 pm - 7 pm; Earl Brown Park, 750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand; $15 - $60; (386) 316-2959 baconandbrewfestdeland.com/
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Sunday, Oct. 1
Tin Roof OktoberfestOktoberfest celebration with beer, drinks, food and live music.
12 pm; Tin Roof Orlando, 8371 International Dr; free; 407-270-7926 http://www.tinrooforlando.com/
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Wednesday, Oct. 4
Doughnut and Beer PairingGourmet doughnuts from Orlandough paired with craft beers from Orlando Brewing.
7 pm; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.; SOLD OUT; 407-872-1117 orlandobrewing.com
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Friday, Oct. 6
BooktoberfestSample a tasty variety of beers and enjoy delicious German fare from Rogue Pub and Chef 1 Studios.
6:30 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; $15-$25; 407-835-7323 ocls.info
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Saturday, Oct. 7
Wall Street Blocktoberfest OktoberfestCelebration with German music, food, beer and more.
4 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets.; free; 407-849-0471 wallstplaza.net
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Saturday, Oct. 7
OrctoberfestTolkien-themed Oktoberfest celebration with Oktoberfest beers on tap, German-inspired food specials, a steinhoisting competition and more.
2 pm; Cloak and Blaster, 875 Woodbury Road.; free; 407-674-7435 cloakandblaster.com
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Saturday, Oct. 7
BarktoberfestBark in the park! Give our four legged friends a visit - and maybe bring one home - while you get your food truck on. There will be brews.
12 - 4 pm; Lake Eola Park, 100 N. Eola Drive; menu prices vary; (407) 836-3111 www.orangecountyfl.net/Barktoberfest
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Saturday, Oct. 7
Ten10 FestMusic festival with 10 bands each contributing to limited-edition beers.
1 - 10 pm; Ten10 Brewing Company, 1010 Virginia Drive.; $10; (407)930-8993 ten10brewingcompany.com
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Oct. 12 - 14
Hollerbach OktoberfestTraditional Oktoberfest with streetside celebrations and plenty of German food-fare and brews
5 pm; Magnolia Square Market, Magnolia Square and 2nd street between Magnolia and Sanford Ave, Sanford; $15 - $60; (407) 321-2204 hollerbachs.com
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Thursday, Oct. 19
Highway Manor Tap TakeoverHighway Manor, specializing in sour and wild beers, takes over the taps for an evening.
5 pm; Celery City Craft, 114 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford.; various menu prices; 407-915-5541 celerycitycraft.com
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Friday, Oct. 20
Crooked Can OktoberfestOktoberfest celebration with a beer garden, authentic food, live German music, entertainment and more.
4-11 pm; Crooked Can Brewery, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; free; 407-395-9520 crookedcan.com
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Friday, Oct. 20
Harry's Brewmaster SeriesChef Tello Luna presents a five-course dining experience paired with hand-selected craft beers from Funky Buddha Brewery.
6:30 pm; Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill, 9840 International Drive; $55; 866-274-9156 harryspoolside.com
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Saturday, Oct. 21
Windermere Craft Beer FestUnlimited tastings of local craft beers, food vendors and live music.
4-8 pm; Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere; $25-$45; (407) 574-1002 windermerecraftbeerfest.com
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Saturday, Nov. 11
Orlando Beer FestivalMore than 200 craft beers from local and regional breweries. A portion of proceeds benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.
1-5 pm; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $40-$75; 407-381-5310 orlandoweeklytickets.com
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Nov. 14 - 20
Sanford Beer WeekA weeklong slate of beer-centric events in the bars and breweries of downtown Sanford.
Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; various menu prices. www.facebook.com/SanfordBeerWeek
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Saturday, Nov. 18
Tom & Dan Bad at Business BeerfestBeer festival from the local podcast featuring free admission, free beer samples and free live music.
12-6 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-322-7475 tomanddan.com
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Saturdays
Beer and Barbeque Brunches at The Osprey TavernPulled pork, smoked ribs, and ice cold Florida brews.
10:30 - 2:30 pm; The Osprey Tavern, 4899 New Broad Street; $18; 407-960-7700 www.ospreytavern.com
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Ongoing
Hop On Central Florida Brew ToursTour Central Florida Ale Trail breweries the safe, spacious and well-air conditioned way on a brewery-to-brewery bus.
Mon - Sun., 12 pm - 11 pm; Broken Cauldron Brewery and Taproom, 1012 West Church Street; $35 - $99; 407-434-1671 www.hopon.tours
Photo via hop.on.beer.tours/Instagram
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