Prost! It's time to celebrate Oktoberfest Events in Gulf Shore & Orange Beach, Alabama! Stein holding contests, costume contests, live polka music, and all the fun on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Oktoberfest Events Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
This year, there are multiple Oktoberfest events spread throughout October. If you love German beer, polka music, German sausages, and fun, you are going to love all of these great events.
Big Beach Brewing has tapped their 2025 Oktoberfest marzen-style lager! Stop by the brewery and pick up a can or two to enjoy!
OWA Oktoberfest
- Date - Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Location - Downtown OWA
Grab your lederhosen and head to Downtown OWA for Oktoberfest OWA!
All Day: Photo ops at the Hershey's Flowerbed
9 am: Sister City 5K | Register: Oktoberfest 5K & Fun Run
2 pm -8 pm:
- Arts and Crafts Vendors throughout Downtown OWA and Festival Grounds
- Stilt Walkers throughout Downtown OWA
- Apple Cider Booth in front of Bikini Blini Bakery
- DIY Lebkuchen at the Splashpad
- Inflatable Corn Maze on OWA Island | Ages 5+ Recommended
- Live DJ music on the Festival Grounds
- Bavarian Twister on the Festival Grounds
- Carnival Games at the Downtown Fountain
- DIY Pretzel Necklaces at the Native Treasures Alcove
- Alpine Hat Kid's Craft at the Native Treasures Alcove
- Oktoberfest-themed Craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
- German Themed Craft by Artlink at the Native Treasures Alcove
- Free Facepainting at the Native Treasures Alcove
- German Spelling Bee at Towne Tap
- Oktoberfest Trivia at Towne Tap
2:30 pm - 3 pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers, Festival Grounds
3 pm - 4 pm: Dachshund Derby, Festival Grounds
3 pm - 3:30 pm: Kids' Stein Holding Competition, Island Stage
3:30 pm - 4 pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers, Festival Grounds
4 pm-5 pm: Kids' Stein Holding Competition, Island Stage
4:30 pm-4:45 pm: Brats Eating Competition, Splash pad stage
4:30 pm-5:30 pm: German Oompah Band by Chris Conger, Island Stage
5 pm-5:30 pm: Adult Stein Holding Contest at the Sweet Tooth Alcove and Towne Tap Alcove
5:30 pm: Costume Contest on the Splashpad Stage | Break out your lederhosen and wildest Bavarian-inspired looks for the chance to win a cash prize.
6:00 pm-6:30 pm: Adult Stein Holding Contest at the Sweet Tooth Alcove and Towne Tap Alcove
6:30 pm-8 pm: Live music by Chitlin Switch on the OWA Island Stage
Luna's Oktoberfest 2025
Cancelled due to weather
- Date - Sunday, October 5, 2025, 1-5 pm
- Location - Luna's Eat & Drink Courtyard
- Tickets are $15 per person
Luna's is hosting their 9th Oktoberfest event on Sunday, October 5th!
Admission includes your 1st beer or wine, a glass, Luna's koozie, and fun entertainment.
During Luna's Oktoberfest, you can enjoy great German food, modern polka music by The Brats, games, Stein hoisting competitions, and Oktoberfest-style beers and German wines.
The event is open to ages 21+.
Flora Bama's Oktoberfest
- Date - Sunday, October 12th, 3-6 pm
- Location - Flora Bama
Head down to the line for the Flora-Bama's Oktoberfest event! Do you have what it takes to win the Stein Hoisting Competition?
They will have a German menu, including Beer brats, Sauerkraut, and German Potato Salad available.
Schedule:
- 2 pm - Registration for Stein Hoisting Competition
- 3 pm - Stein Hosting competition begins
- 4 pm - Food is served, and The Brats (polka band) hit the Bama Dome Stage
There is also a competition for the favorite German attire! Prizes for Best lederhosen (men) and Dirndl (women).
Tee-Offtoberfest at Tee Off at The Wharf
- Date - October 18, 2025, 3-8 pm
- Location - Tee Off at The Wharf
Tee Off at The Wharf is hosting their 1st Tee-Offtoberfest event!
They will be pouring fresh Paulaner Oktoberfest on Draft! You don't want to miss their Fall cocktails and delicious food specials.
Fun events include a Stein hoisting challenge, a pretzel toss, a Costume contest, a Bratwurst eating contest, and more!
They will be streaming college football all day so that you can enjoy both football and Oktoberfest in the same place.
Elberta Sausage Festival
- Date - October 25, 2025
- Location - Elberta Town Park
While not technically an Oktoberfest event, the Elberta Sausage festival includes thousands of sausages and community fun, so we decided to include it!
Bleus Burger - Oktoburgerfest
Bleus Burger has a Oktoburgerfest this October to celebrate Oktoberfest!
We are excited to celebrate Oktoberfest on the Alabama Gulf Coast! German beer, food, and fun next to the beach sound perfect.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
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🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
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