Sarasota Oktoberfest - Presented by FloridaCentral Credit Union - Featuring the Benderson Chase Regatta!

About This Event

Come one, come all for two BREW-tiful fall days at Nathan Benderson Park. Welcome to the ultimate weekend of Paddles, Oars, & Pours – Presented by FloridaCentral Credit Union, featuring the Benderson Chase Regatta! Now entering its second year of celebration, this weekend brings together two massive regional staples: the high-octane athletic tradition of the Benderson Chase regatta, filled with youth rowing, masters, & adult dragon boating races, and the high-spirited energy of the Sarasota Oktoberfest. This event was so popular last year, that we’ve added a second day! Over the last decade, Nathan Benderson Park has grown from a hidden community gem into a globally recognized, world-class aquatic venue. This October, we are pulling out all the stops for a two-day festival featuring elite rowing, adult dragon boating, authentic German food, live German bands, Beer Garden, DJ, Kids Zone, stein-hoisting grit, and, of course, refreshing cold brews. Catch the thrill of the Benderson Chase regatta on the lake while quenching your thirst on land. This is a family-friendly event. Event Admission is Free. Parking is $20 per car. Pay upon arrival. Interested in being a sponsor? Contact our Marketing Team to learn more.  Take a look at the opportunities available:  Sarasota Oktoberfest featuring the Benderson Chase – Sponsorship Deck. Interested in being a food or service vendor at this event? Submit your application here!  Be An Event Sponsor Benderson Chase - Rowing Registration Benderson Chase - Dragonboat Registration