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2nd Annual Sarasota Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest! Live music, Bavarian dancing, food, beer – more! Oct. 18-20, 2019, JD Hamel Park, Sarasota. Fri 4-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-6. Free

Ron Mellott, Community Contributor
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Sarasota Oktoberfest 2019 (Graphic design by Ed Hendrix)
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Pretzels, bratwurst and sauerkraut on wooden table (Photographer: George Dolgikh)
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soft pretzels, german, food (Brent Hofacker)
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Alpine Doc
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Tahja
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CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion
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Fleetwood Max [Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band] (Richard L Gregory)
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Ocean's Eleven Big Band
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Triggerfish
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The Verge
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Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (Tim Britt)
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Ari & The Alibis

Fall means Oktoberfest! No matter where celebrated, there are common ingredients: lively music, mouthwatering food, and big, big pints of beer. Join us in beautiful JD Hamel Park at Gulfstream Ave. and Main Street on Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is free.

Musical performers in 2019 are, on Friday: Triggerfish, Kettle of Fish and Ari & The Alibis. Saturday performances are by: Alpine Doc, Tahja, CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion and Fleetwood Max. Sunday listen to: Ocean’s Eleven Big Band, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio and The Verge. Between performances shop the Marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products and services.

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ig Mac" mobile adoption center onsite. Please take a few moments to stop by and say “Hi” to the dedicated staff and meet their extended family of friends awaiting adoption. Find a new companion and lend support to a wonderful and compassionate organization.

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