Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs. The event, held outdoors on Baldwin Avenue between S. 7th and S. 8th St., will feature craft and domestic beer, food, music, axe throwing, and activities for kids and families.

The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest will feature seasonal beer styles from local and regional craft breweries, as well as domestic options and wine. Traditional German fare will include bratwurst and pretzels, along with other savory and sweet dining options. Family fun and games include face painting and glitter tattoos, bounce houses and inflatable interactives, corn hole and more. New this year, the event will include a stein hoisting competition for adults with prizes. Auf Wiedersehen Baby will provide authentic live German music for guests to enjoy.

“Through our programming and special events, we aim to improve the quality of life in DeFuniak Springs,” said Main Street DeFuniak Springs Executive Director, Chelsea Blaich. “By offering activities on a regular basis for people in the community and our guests that come into the city, we support our organization mission of providing economic vitality to the downtown business district,” Blaich said.

Tickets are required for entry into the event. Tickets will be available on https://mainstreetdfs.org/Oktoberfest/. Guests must be 21 or older to drink. Proof of valid driver’s license is required. Kids 12 and under can attend for free. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a designated driver. Shuttle service to and from the event will be provided by Visit South Walton shuttle service. Taxi service will be available. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Interested businesses should contact Director@MainStreetDFS.org for more information.

About Main Street DeFuniak Springs

Main Street DeFuniak Springs is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Main Street DeFuniak Springs’s mission is to preserve, protect, maintain, and improve the historic downtown district of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and to increase community events and economic vitality to the downtown business district region. To find out more about all that is going on along Main Street DeFuniak Springs and how you can help, please visit www.MainStreetDFS.org and follow @MainStreetDFS on Facebook and Instagram. To contact Main Street DeFuniak Springs, email Info@mainstreetdfs.org or call (850) 296-9051.

Main Street DeFuniak Springs to host 2nd Annual Oktoberfest