Oktoberfest - A Day of Oars & Pours during the Benderson Chase

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235 | Sarasota, FL

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Come one, come all for a BREW-tiful fall day at Nathan Benderson Park. Enjoy cold beer & drinks, food trucks, a band & DJ all afternoon long. With a beer garden and a kids zone, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Catch all the excitement of the Benderson Chase on the water, a rowing extravaganza with over 1,100 youth athletes from all over FL!
Bring family and friends to kick off the fall season at the first Sarasota Oktoberfest, presented by Nathan Benderson Park & Sarasota Crew. Admission is free. Parking is $20 per car. Advanced parking passes are NOT required. Pay upon arrival. This is a family-friendly event.
Interested in being a food or service vendor or event sponsor? Contact [email protected].
Looking to register for the Benderson Chase? Sign up your team now - https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9056. Early registration closes soon!
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5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Nathan Benderson Park

Host or Publisher Nathan Benderson Park

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