Upper Tampa Bay Oktoberfest

The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce runs this three-day festival on the grounds of Tampa Bay Downs racetrack in Westchase, and bills it as the longest-running Oktoberfest in west central Florida. Alongside the Bavarian food and beer it adds an open car show, wiener dog races, log-sawing and stein-holding contests. Admission is a nominal five dollars with children and military free, and there is a dedicated kids' fun zone.