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Oktoberfest Opens On Rescheduled October Weekend

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM Eastern Time · Tampa, FL

Oktoberfest Tampa opens Friday, October 30, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, following a weather-related move from its original weekend. Friday hours are 4 to 11 p.m.; the festival continues Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ticketed gathering features German-themed music, dancing and community festivities. Residents planning to attend should use the rescheduled dates.

Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602

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This event is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Tampa, FL. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602

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