Raise a glass! Here are the best Oktoberfest 2018 events in Miami
You may not realize it yet, but Oktoberfest is almost here.
And if you think Miami doesn’t enjoy this annual celebration of beer, brats and all things German, you don’t know Miami. WalletHub reports that Miami is the eighth best place to celebrate Oktoberfest in the country.
We’re ranked behind New York; Portland, Oregon; Cincinnati; San Francisco; Chicago; Philadelphia and Denver, based on important factors like number of German restaurants, breweries per capita, bar accessibility and number of pretzel shops. I think we can all agree Miami does not have enough pretzel shops.
All this considered, you probably want to know how you should celebrate the annual fall festival. So here are a few of the best Oktoberfest events.
Coral Gables Oktoberfest
Join your friends from Fritz & Franz Bierhaus for beer, food and more. Fritz & Franz serves up its Oktoberfest menu from Sept. 27-Oct. 28.
When: Sept. 27-30 and Oct. 4-7; 6-10 p.m. Thursday; 6-11 p.m. Friday; 4- 11 p.m. Saturday; 2-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Bierhaus Plaza, 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables
Admission: Free
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
The only Oktoberfest celebration on the Beach includes unlimited craft beer, food and music in a botanical biergarden.
When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 5
Where: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach
Tickets: $45
German American Social Club of Greater Miami
Want to experience the real Oktoberfest deal? Join the German American Social Club and celebrate the best of German culture. This family-friendly event features bounce houses, games, rides and magic shows for the kids.
When: 6 p.m. Oct 12 ; 1 p.m. Oct. 13; noon Oct. 14; 6 p.m. Oct. 19; 1 p.m. Oct. 20; noon Oct. 21
Where: German American Social Club, 11919 SW 56th St., Miami
Tickets: $30
Grovetoberfest
It’s all about the beer at Coconut Grove’s annual Grovetoberfest – 500 different types of craft beer. Enjoy tastings and live music.
When: 2-7 p.m. Oct. 13
Where: Peacock Park, 2820 MacFarlane Road, Coconut Grove
Tickets: $44-$89
This story was originally published September 10, 2018 at 10:09 PM.