19SepSep 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Oktoberfest 2026
Seven weekends of oompah bands, keg tappings, liter steins, schnitzel and bratwurst at the largest German beer garden in the U.S.
Willkommen in Kissimmee
O'zapft is!
Oktoberfest, 365 days a year.
Krush Brau Park is the largest German beer garden in the US: over 10 acres of liter steins, schnitzel, giant pretzels, oompah bands and festivals. Veteran owned. Prost!
From zoo to brew
The party animals never left
Video transcript with descriptions of what's on screen
[Sepia aerial footage of an old roadside zoo. On-screen text: Kissimmee, FL 1997.] Narrator: Kissimmee, Florida. 1997.
[Close-up of a lioness; old cages. Text: A 450-lb lioness escaped the zoo.] A 450-pound lioness named Nala broke out of the Jungleland Zoo.
[Aerial view of the zoo grounds. Text: Headed for the theme parks?] Legend says she was headed for the theme parks. She made it a few hundred yards.
[Overgrown zoo steps; a keeper walks past empty enclosures. Text: The party animals never left.] The zoo is gone. But the party animals never left.
[Color footage: guests in lederhosen and dirndls hold up liter steins together; a packed festival tent. Text: Largest German beer garden in the U.S.] Welcome to Krush Brau Park! The largest German beer garden in the U.S. Veteran owned.
[Servers raise beer steins under a tent. Text: Oktoberfest 365.] Oktoberfest, 365 days a year.
[Trays of German pastries; a stage with a painted Bavarian village backdrop. Text: Liter steins, live bands, real German food.] Liter steins. Live bands. Real German food. Festivals from around the state, and around the world.
[A grinning Krampus character in fur; guests at a mystery dinner. Text: Krampus Con, Weihnachtsfest, Mystery dinners.] Krampus Con. Weihnachtsfest. Mystery dinners.
[A smiling host; a decorated party room. Text: Private events & celebrations.] Birthdays, weddings, company parties. Bring the whole herd.
[A band plays on stage to dancing guests. Text: Once, the party animals escaped. Now they never leave.] Once, the animals escaped. Now they never want to leave.
[End card with the Krush Brau Park logo: krushbraupark.com, (855) 495-7874, Kissimmee, FL, Veteran owned. Text: Proooooest!] Krush Brau Park, Kissimmee. Prooooeest!
In 1997 a lioness named Nala slipped out of the old Jungleland Zoo on this very property. Today it's Krush Brau Park: the largest German beer garden in the US, veteran owned, with Oktoberfest all year, festivals from around the state and the world, and private events & celebrations. Read our story →
In store at the park
Visit the Gift Shop
Lederhosen shirts $20, shorts $25 or both for $40, beer-mug hats $12, Krush Brau jerseys and gator tees from $20, plus dirndls, steins, plush and souvenirs. More sizes in the back, just ask!
10+acres of beer garden & festival grounds
365days a year of Oktoberfest spirit
1,000+guests for your private event
2connected addresses, shared parking
Coming up
Next on the Festkalender
19Sep
24OctOct 24, 2026
Hallows Fall Fest
Costumes, fall market, live music and beer garden fun for the whole family the weekend before Halloween.
21NovNov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Weihnachtsfest & Christkindlmarkt
A European Christmas market: handmade crafts, ornaments, gingerbread, roasted nuts, Glühwein, brass bands and carolers under twinkling lights.
5DecDec 5, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Krampus Con
The Dark Christmas umbrella event: the Krampus March, the Krampus Art Show, Kocktails with Krampus and Kakes with Krampus.
5DecDec 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Krampus Haunted Trail
Ride the Nightmare Tram into the forest, then brave a haunted walking trail, container haunt and escape room.
13MarMar 13, 2027
Dogtoberfest 2027
Beer, dogs, races, vendors and dog treats. Bring the pup, bring the family.
Küche & Bier
Bier by the liter. Brats, pretzels & Gemütlichkeit.
Schnitzel, bratwurst, giant pretzels with mustard, apple strudel and German draft bier at the Portal Immersion Center, plus a chef-built festival menu for every event at the World Event Center. Saturdays bring the European Brunch.
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Host your event at the beer garden
Corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, birthdays and ticketed shows for 20 to 1,000+ guests. No venue rental fee when food and beverages are purchased through Krush Brau Park, and on ticketed events you keep 100% of your ticket sales. Catering packages from $12 per person.
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In the news
As seen in
- News 6 / ClickOrlando (WKMG)Krampus comes to Orlando this week. Where to celebrate this European Christmas tradition
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication)Krampus Events Across Central Florida (2025 Guide)
- Central Florida LifestyleExciting 2025 Events at Krush Brau Park: A Year of Fun, Festivities, and Flavor
- Gotta Go OrlandoProst! Oktoberfest is back at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee
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From the Krush Brau Park archive
Photos from our original homepage
Die Familie
Our family of sites
Krush Brau (shop, tickets & events)Our sister site: tickets, the German Shop, gift baskets and Krush Creations.krushbrau.comThe German ShopSteins, German gifts, Krampus merchandise and apparel.krushbrau.com/shopKrush Brau OktoberfestThe dedicated Oktoberfest site.kboctoberfest.comKrampus.usKrampus Con, Krampus merchandise and the dark Christmas season.krampus.usDogtoberfest.usKrush Brau Dogtoberfest, the dog festival.dogtoberfest.usSummertoberfestOktoberfest in summer.summertoberfest.comMouse To Your HouseA sister company in the Krush family.mousetoyourhouse.comDonaco EventsCustom catering for private events (formerly Krush Caters).donacoevents.comEventbrite: Krush Brau ParkOfficial tickets for every public event.eventbrite.com/o/krush-brau-park-58400178533Extreme DwarfanatorsTouring show that plays the park.dwarfanators.com/tour-datesVet TixDiscounted event tickets for veterans.vettix.orgCentral Florida Renaissance FestivalPartner event linked from our original site.renfestcfl.com