{"id":4294,"date":"2026-09-25T08:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:29:39","slug":"oktoberfest-is-coming-back-to-fmbrew-four-days-of-beer-music-food-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/2026\/09\/25\/oktoberfest-is-coming-back-to-fmbrew-four-days-of-beer-music-food-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Oktoberfest Is Coming Back to FMBrew: Four Days of Beer, Music, Food & Fun 🍻"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fall is officially getting a whole lot more festive because Oktoberfest is coming back to FMBrew!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18<\/strong>, FMBrew is bringing the community together for four days of rotating beers and seltzers, live music, local food trucks, stein hoisting, Oktoberfest merchandise and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all? Oktoberfest is free to attend, family-friendly and pup-friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 50+ beers and seltzers rotating throughout the celebration<\/strong>, every day brings something new to discover. So grab your friends, bring the family\u2014or your favorite four-legged festival buddy\u2014and get ready for a full weekend of Oktoberfest fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🎶 Four Days of Live Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Music is a major part of this year’s celebration, with an impressive lineup of local and regional performers taking the stage throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can catch performances from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Edison Schetter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Austin James Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Weaver & Wilkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ben Allen Band<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rock Republic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Matt Walden & Zack Couron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you’re stopping by for an afternoon pint or staying into the evening, there will be plenty of live entertainment to keep the celebration going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    🍺 50+ Beers & Seltzers on Rotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the biggest draws of Oktoberfest at FMBrew is the rotating selection of 50+ beers and seltzers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than offering the same lineup all weekend, FMBrew will be rotating selections throughout the celebration. Saturday is especially important for beer enthusiasts, with release and rotation times being shared ahead of time through the free FMBrew app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A few of the featured must-tries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Schwarzbier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sweet Potato Pie Ale<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Passion OYA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Award-Winning Chocolate Stout<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • D\u00fcsseldorf Altbier<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pomegranate Hefeweizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Das Nutty Stout Nitro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Vienna Lager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      With so many options making appearances, it’s worth planning ahead\u2014and arriving early for some of the most anticipated pours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      🥨 Thursday, October 15: Let the Fest Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The celebration kicks off Thursday with doors opening at 2 p.m.<\/strong>, along with the highly anticipated release of Oktoberfest merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you’re hoping to snag a commemorative mug or T-shirt, don’t wait too long. FMBrew recommends arriving early because once the merch is gone, it’s gone!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Food trucks will also be on-site starting at 2 p.m., including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • The Meat Cottage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Beau’s BBQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Schnitzels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • South Pizza Co.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Live Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        3 p.m. \u2014 Edison Schetter<\/strong>
        6 p.m. \u2014 Austin James Full Band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Must-Try Beers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Keep an eye out for Schwarzbier, Sweet Potato Pie Ale, Passion OYA<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        🍻 Friday, October 16: Keep the Celebration Going<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Friday brings another full afternoon and evening of food, beer and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Food trucks begin serving at 2 p.m.<\/strong>, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • The Schnitzels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Detour Diner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • King’s Tacos & Burritos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Meat Cottage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Wicked Streatery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Live Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          3 p.m. \u2014 Weaver & Wilkins<\/strong>
          7 p.m. \u2014 Ben Allen Band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you’re planning to catch the evening performance, organizers recommend getting there early to find a great spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Must-Try Beers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Friday’s featured selections include Award-Winning Chocolate Stout, D\u00fcsseldorf Altbier, Pomegranate Hefeweizen<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          🏆 Saturday, October 17: The Headline Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Saturday is shaping up to be the biggest day of the festival\u2014and there’s plenty happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With beers and seltzers rotating throughout the day, Saturday is the perfect opportunity to make an afternoon and evening of it. FMBrew will share release and rotation times through its free app in advance, so beer fans can plan their visit around the pours they don’t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Food trucks start serving at noon<\/strong>, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Wicked Streatery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Meat Cottage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Schnitzels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • South Pizza Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Detour Diner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            🎧 DJ: 3\u20137 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The afternoon will feature a DJ before one of the weekend’s most entertaining traditions takes center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            💪 Free Stein Hoisting Competition: 5 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Think you have what it takes to hold a stein longer than everyone else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Put your strength and stamina to the test during the FREE Stein Hoist Competition at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            It’s the perfect chance to embrace the Oktoberfest spirit\u2014and give everyone something to cheer about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            🎸 Rock Republic: 7 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            At 7 p.m., Rock Republic<\/strong> takes the stage for the headline performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            If Saturday is on your Oktoberfest agenda, organizers are encouraging guests to get there early<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Must-Try Beers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Look for Das Nutty Stout Nitro, Schwarzbier, Vienna Lager<\/strong> and more throughout the day’s rotations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            🍳 Sunday, October 18: It’s Drunch!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            After three days of beer, music and festivities, Sunday takes a slightly more relaxed\u2014and delicious\u2014approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            FMBrew is calling it \u201cDrunch.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Drunk brunch? Drinks with lunch? You decide. No judgment here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Doors open at noon<\/strong>, with food available from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Don’t Give Up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • King’s Tacos & Burritos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Wicked Streatery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • The Meat Cottage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • The Schnitzels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Live Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              3 p.m. \u2014 Matt Walden & Zack Couron<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              And there’s one final mission for the weekend: help kick the fest kegs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              🍺 More Than a Beer Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Oktoberfest at FMBrew is about more than what’s in your glass. It’s an opportunity to spend time with friends, discover local food, enjoy live music and celebrate the season with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              With free admission, family- and pup-friendly festivities, local food trucks, live performances and dozens of rotating beers and seltzers, there’s something for just about everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Whether you’re coming for the music, hunting down a favorite beer, competing in the stein hoist, shopping for Oktoberfest swag or simply looking for a fun fall weekend outing, FMBrew’s Oktoberfest offers four days of reasons to celebrate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              So mark your calendar for October 15\u201318<\/strong>, download the free FMBrew app to keep up with beer releases and rotations, and get ready to raise a stein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Prost! 🍻<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              📍 Find FMBrew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Ready to join the celebration?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Fort Myers Brewing Company<\/strong>
              12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28<\/strong>
              Fort Myers, FL 33913<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t