Food, folk dancing and games are featured at family-friendly Oktoberfest festivities in Oakland Park.
Alpine Express performs. German-style beers & Bavarian foods will be offered for purchase. Rides and activities for kids are part of the event.
Oakland Park Oktoberfest for 2025 is:
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 3
- 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 4
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 5
The entry fee is $5 for people 13 and older. Kids 12 and younger with adults get in free.
Photo: Meritt Thomas, Unsplash
Oktoberfest is outdoors at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park 33334.
Entertainment includes:
- Alpine Express, traditional German music.
- Eric Zawalich, accordion magic and folk favorites.
- The Auherhan Schuplattlers, authentic Bavarian dance performances.
- DJ Chris, spinning party beats.
- Marvelous Entertainment, Saturday afternoon.
- Dangerfun Entertainment, fire-dancing spectacle.
Activities include:
- Carnival rides & games.
- Balloon twisting with Sean Breslin.
- Bead bracelet making with Angela Rush of Art In Oakland Park.
- Henna tattoos by Jade Maxx.
- Face painting by Terri’s Facepainting.
- Flower Crowns.
Food will be available for purchase, provided by Funky Buddha Brewery and Big Dog Station.
Oakland Park Oktoberfest parking locations:
- Free parking alongside Main Street (Northeast 12th Avenue)
- Free parking lot located on the vacant lot on the corner of NE 38th Street and NE 13th Avenue.
- Free parking lot located on the vacant lot on the corner of NE 35th Street and NE 13th Avenue.
- Free parking lot located on the vacant lot on the corner of NE 32nd Street and NE 12th Avenue behind Big Dog Station.
- Free parking lot located on the vacant lot on the corner of NE 33rd Street and NE 32nd Street behind Tatts & Tacos.
Oakland Park Oktoberfest shuttle stop locations:
There will be a free shuttle along Main Street (Northeast 12th Avenue). Stops will be:
- NE 12th Avenue and NE 35th Street at pergola and fountain.
- NE 12th Avenue and NE 34th Street at pergola and fountain.
- NE. 12th Avenue and NE 33rd Street at pergola and fountain.
- NE 12th Avenue and NE 32nd Street at pergola and fountain.
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