{"id":4300,"date":"2026-10-07T08:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/?p=4300"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:33:13","slug":"one-week-until-oktoberfest-at-fmbrew-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/2026\/10\/07\/one-week-until-oktoberfest-at-fmbrew-heres-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"One Week Until Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing Company! 🍻 Here’s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The countdown is officially on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just one week<\/strong>, Fort Myers Brewing Company will transform into a four-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring rotating craft beers and seltzers, live music, local food trucks, stein hoisting and plenty of fall fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Oktoberfest at FMBrew isn’t on your calendar yet, now is the time to make those plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

📅 October 15\u201318<\/strong>
📍 Fort Myers Brewing Company<\/strong>
12811 Commerce Lakes Drive, Suite 28, Fort Myers, FL 33913<\/strong>
🎟️ FREE admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

🍺 50+ Beers & Seltzers. Four Days to Explore.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest reasons to make your way to FMBrew is the rotating selection of 50+ beers and seltzers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different pours will make appearances throughout the festival, so every day offers something a little different. If you have your eye on a particular release, keep an eye on the free FMBrew app for Saturday’s release and rotation schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the beers highlighted for the festival are Schwarzbier, Vienna Lager, D\u00fcsseldorf Altbier, Pomegranate Hefeweizen, Chocolate Stout, Das Nutty Stout Nitro, Sweet Potato Pie Ale<\/strong> and Passion OYA<\/strong>, along with plenty more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, beer lovers may want to plan more than one visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The beer isn’t the only thing worth sticking around for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oktoberfest entertainment lineup includes Ben Allen Band, Rock Republic, Austin James Band, Weaver & Wilkins, Matt Walden & Zack Couron, Edison Schetter<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick look at the musical highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday:<\/strong> Edison Schetter at 3 p.m. and Austin James Full Band at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday:<\/strong> Weaver & Wilkins at 3 p.m. and Ben Allen Band at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday:<\/strong> DJ from 3\u20137 p.m., followed by Rock Republic at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday:<\/strong> Matt Walden & Zack Couron at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So whether you’re looking for an afternoon outing or a night of live music, there’s something on the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

💪 Saturday: Bring Your Stein-Holding Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday is the big day\u2014and there’s a little friendly competition involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FREE Stein Hoist Competition begins at 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think you can keep that stein in the air longer than everyone else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now’s the time to start practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you’re not competing, it’s a fun Oktoberfest tradition and a great excuse to grab your friends and cheer on the contestants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🌭 Don’t Come Hungry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll have plenty of options when hunger strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local food trucks will be serving throughout the festival, with vendors including The Meat Cottage, The Schnitzels, Wicked Streatery, South Pizza Co., Detour Diner, King’s Tacos & Burritos<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Sunday’s Drunch<\/strong> gives everyone one last reason to come hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doors open at noon, with food, drinks and live music beginning in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🛍️ Want Oktoberfest Swag?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget about the merchandise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commemorative Oktoberfest mugs and T-shirts<\/strong> go on sale Thursday beginning at 3 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take home a little souvenir from the celebration, don’t wait too long. Once the merchandise is gone, it’s gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🐾 Bring the Whole Crew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things about this celebration is that Oktoberfest at FMBrew is free to attend, family-friendly and pup-friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means you can gather your friends, bring the family and even bring your four-legged festival companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that’s left is deciding which day\u2014or days\u2014you’ll be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

📆 Your Oktoberfest Cheat Sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15<\/strong>
Doors: 2 p.m.
Merch release: 3 p.m.
Live music: Edison Schetter & Austin James Full Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16<\/strong>
Food trucks: 2 p.m.
Live music: Weaver & Wilkins & Ben Allen Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17<\/strong>
Food trucks: Noon
DJ: 3\u20137 p.m.
FREE Stein Hoist Competition: 5 p.m.
Rock Republic: 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18<\/strong>
Doors: Noon
Drunch
Matt Walden & Zack Couron: 3 p.m.
Help kick the fest kegs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

🍻 The Countdown Is On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One week from now, the steins will be raised, the music will be playing and Oktoberfest will officially be underway at Fort Myers Brewing Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re coming for the beer, the bands, the food, the competition\u2014or simply a fun fall weekend with your favorite people\u2014Oktoberfest at FMBrew is almost here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So download the FMBrew app, make your plans and set a reminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll see you October 15\u201318 at Fort Myers Brewing Company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost, Fort Myers! 🍻<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t