Fall is the end of summer, start of the coolness and beauty of autumn and across the world — time for Oktoberfest! Wherever celebrated, Oktoberfest celebrations share common ingredients: lively music, mouth watering food, and big pints of beer.
Paragon Festivals in partnership with the River District Alliance begin a new food and music tradition for downtown Fort Myers: an authentic Oktoberfest experience. Stuff yourself with smoked sausages, roasted meats, sauerkraut, cabbage, and pretzels while enjoying authentic German music and dancers. Also enjoy live music performances by local and regional musicians in rock, soul, funk, R&B, blues, samba and more!
The Fort Myers Oktoberfest in the River District takes place Oct. 25 – 27 and runs Friday 4 – 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Musical performers on Friday include the Bavarian Boys and Ari & The Alibis. Saturday sees performances by Alpine Doc, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, The Verge and CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion. Sunday performances include Tahja, Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty tribute) and Reverend Barry & The Funk.
Between performances shop the marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products and services. The Fort Myers Oktoberfest will offer seasonal brews, traditional Oktoberfest live music in addition to local rock & roll favorites, beer games and classic Oktoberfest food.
For more details, visit www.seafoodfestivals.com
