About this Event
Join us at Bonita Ranch for An Elegant Oktoberfest, a festive evening of fine German cuisine, beer, and fun. Chef Beth Hazley, inspired by Her German Roots, brings authentic flavors to life with a curated menu that goes far beyond pretzels and beer.
The evening begins at 6:00 PM withbeer, warm pretzels and beer cheese during our “Brew & Bites Hour.” Mingle with friends, enjoy a cold beer or cider, play lawn games, and take photos by our Oktoberfest backdrop before dinner.
👉 Upon arrival, please stop by our registration table to check in and receive your food & drink tickets.
Please note: Outside alcohol is not permitted, but beer and cider will be available throughout the evening.
Dinner service starts promptly at 7:15 PM with a full German buffet:
- Bratwurst with sauerkraut & caramelized onions
- Chicken Schnitzel with lemon wedges & herb butter
- Roast Pork Carving Station (Schweinebraten) with beer gravy
- Spaetzle Action Station with Swiss cheese sauce & caramelized onions
- Traditional sides: red cabbage, German potato salad, cucumber salad with dill, and brown bread
- Sweet endings: Apple Strudel & Black Forest Dessert Cups
After dinner, enjoy more games, mingling, and music. At 8:45 PM, don’t miss our Best-Dressed Contest — show off your lederhosen or dirndl for a chance to win! We’ll close the evening with a final toast at 9 PM.
✨ ✨ Seating Note: Tables will be assigned upon arrival. Groups are welcome, and we’ll do our best to seat your party together. Please arrive on time, as we cannot guarantee group seating for late arrivals.
💌 Want a whole table for your group? Tables of 8 can be reserved upon request — just email us at to secure your table.
🍻 Pretzels • Feast • Games • Best Dressed • Prost! 🎉
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🍻 Oktoberfest at Bonita Ranch – Event Timeline
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Registration & Beer Hour
- Guests check in and kick off the evening with a cold beer.
- Waiter-passed warm pretzels & beer cheese.
- Lawn games open for casual mingling.
7:15 – 8:45 PM | German Buffet Dinner & Desserts
- Chef Beth Hazley presents an authentic German feast.
- Dinner includes dessert to round out the meal.
8:45 PM | Best-Dressed Contest
- Lederhosen & dirndl contest with a fun prize for the winners.
9:00 PM | Final Toast
- Raise a glass together for the closing toast.
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💌 A Special Note
Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable.
If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to send a friend in your place — just email us at with their name so we can update our guest list.
We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to raise a glass with you at Bonita Ranch. 🍻✨💌
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Florida Agritourism Statute 570.88 - 89
⚠️ WARNING: Under Florida law, an agritourism operator is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury, death, damage, or loss results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for Renter/s to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to Renter/s injury, death, damage, or loss. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. (Florida Statute 570.89)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bonita Ranch, Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL, USA, United States
USD 45.00
