Millennial Oktoberfest

Millennial Brewing Company is hosting its second annual craft beer-centric Oktoberfest celebration. The only event of its kind in Downtown Fort Myers River District will take place from Friday, September 28th, through Sunday, September 30th, during the official Oktoberfest 2018 in Munich, Germany. Millennial Oktoberfest will run from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 12 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The two-acre event area is located at 1811 Royal Palm Avenue.

Sponsored by The News-Press, Fox4, 96k-Rock and 99.3 ESPN, Millennial Oktoberfest will launch with Mayor Randy Henderson’s ceremonial tapping of the first keg of beer. There will be a pre-purchase event entry of $3 and $5 at the gate. A portion of those proceeds will be donated directly to WGCU for studio facility maintenance at Florida Gulf Coast University. Upon entry, attendees will have full access to:
• Oktoberfest pavilion tent
• 30+ house-made and local craft Oktoberfest, pumpkin and seasonal beers, as well as the exclusive Millennial Oktoberfest Marzen, Pumpkin and Hefeweizen beers
• Many locally made lagers and light beer options
• Dueling Piano Show and live musical performances by local bands
• Stein-holding competitions every two hours
• Kids’ carnival area on Saturday and Sunday with multiple bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon artists and more
• German-themed items
• Local, authentic German food vendors serving bratwurst (800 served last year), currywurst, weisswurst, leberkase, schnitzel, doner kebab, potato pancakes, sauerbraten, traditional sides and more
• Authentic, fresh-made German pretzels (over 500 served last year)
• On-site, rotating food trucks serving non-German options
• Custom Millennial Oktoberfest boots and limited-quantity, one-liter Steins available for purchase and filled for the price of a pint
• VIP Tasting Pass featuring a six-ounce Millennial Oktoberfest tasting glass for all 30 taps (unlimited for one event day)
• Nickel Ride service to and from event

To purchase Millennial Oktoberfest tickets, visit FortMyersOktoberfest.com. To RSVP to the event, as well as receive updates, visit @MillennialBrewing on Facebook.

Additionally, sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $500 to $5,000, are still available. The presenting sponsor will earn prime logo placement, speaking opportunities, name recognition, tent space and ten reserved seats for the entire event. Live music/stage, area and supporting sponsors will receive some of these extras, as well. This year’s event is expected to double in size, with over 10,000 attendees. For more information, contact Millennial Brewing’s Amber Cebull at (239) 313-8326 or amber@millennialbrewing.com.

“The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in honor of a royal Bavarian marriage, and the celebration has been repeated with prolonged festivities ever since,” said Founder Kyle Cebull. “This year, here in our corner of the world, the Mayor of the City of Fort Myers will tap the first keg of Oktoberfest beer, and visitors will then be allowed to quench their thirst. This is Millennial Brewing’s way of recreating a timeless tradition of savory beverages, meals and a most memorable occasion.”

About Millennial Brewing Company:
Seeking to make an impact through the creation of a one-of-a-kind community of beer lovers, Kyle Cebull pairs passion with a strong work ethic and technology to develop a singular craft beer and member experience. Part of the millennial generation, Cebull has positioned himself as both a brewmaster and business operator with a desire to put a positive spin on what it means to be a “millennial.”