Prost! Oktoberfest Friday: Fine German Dining & Festivities at Bonita Ranch

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An Elegant Oktoberfest: German Chef Beth Hazley’s feast, beer, games & best-dressed contest at Bonita Ranch.

Bonita Ranch, Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL, USA

Join us at Bonita Ranch for An Elegant Oktoberfest! 🎉🍂Celebrate a festive evening of authentic German cuisine, drinks, and fun! Chef Beth Hazley, inspired by her German roots, brings traditional flavors to life with a curated menu that goes far beyond pretzels and beer.<h3>🎟️ Ticket Options:</h3><ul><li>Dinner Only – $45 Includes full buffet, entertainment, parking, and mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks).</li><li>Dinner + Drinks – $60 Includes everything in Dinner Only plus two alcoholic drinks of your choice (beer, cider, or mule). Mocktails are included for all guests.</li><li>Upgrade to Drinks at the registration table (for Dinner Only ticket holders) – $20 Add two alcoholic drinks at registration.</li></ul><h3>🍽️ Event Highlights:</h3><ul><li>6:00 PM – Registration &amp; Brew &amp; Bites Hour Enjoy drinks and warm pretzels with beer cheese. Register for the Best-Dressed Contest, mingle with friends, play lawn games, and take photos with our Oktoberfest decor.</li><li>7:00 PM – Dinner Feast on a full German buffet featuring:</li><li><ul><li>Bratwurst with sauerkraut &amp; caramelized onions</li><li>Chicken Schnitzel with lemon wedges &amp; herb butter</li><li>Roast Pork Carving Station (Schweinebraten) with beer gravy</li><li>Spaetzle Action Station with Swiss cheese sauce &amp; caramelized onions</li><li>Traditional sides: red cabbage, German potato salad, cucumber salad with dill, and brown bread</li></ul></li><li>7:45 PM – Open Dance Floor Guests can collect stickers to vote for the Best-Dressed Contest.</li><li>8:30 PM – Best-Dressed Contest &amp; Last Call for Drinks Winners in lederhosen or dirndl outfits will be announced.</li><li>9:00 PM – Final Toast Raise a glass with friends and fellow guests.</li></ul><h3>🪑 Registration &amp; Seating:</h3><ul><li>Please stop by the registration table upon arrival to check in, sign waiver, and receive your food &amp; drink tickets depending on your ticket type.</li><li>Tables will be assigned upon arrival; groups are welcome, and we’ll do our best to seat parties together. Arrive on time to guarantee seating.</li><li>Want a full table for your group? Tables of 8 can be reserved by emailing <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">b@bonitaranch.com</a>.</li></ul><h3>💌 Ticket Policy:</h3>Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If you can’t make it, you’re welcome to send a friend — just email us at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">b@bonitaranch.com</a> with their name so we can update the guest list.<h3>🍻 Bar Menu:</h3>Mocktails (included for all guests!):<ul><li>🍎 Caramel Apple Dirty Soda: A fizzy, fall-inspired mocktail with Sprite, apple cider, caramel drizzle, and a splash of half-and-half over ice. Sweet, creamy, and totally booze-free!</li></ul>Alcoholic Drinks (included with Dinner + Drinks ticket or upgrade your Dinner Only pass for $20):<ul><li>🍏 Apple Orchard Mule: Ginger beer, vodka, and apple cider, garnished with fresh apple. Crisp, refreshing, perfect for fall vibes.</li><li>Beer &amp; Cider Options: Two varieties of fall beers or a crisp, refreshing cider.</li></ul>✨ Cheers to a festive Oktoberfest! ✨<h3>👗 Best-Dressed Contest:</h3>Everyone gets 3 voting stickers at registration.How to vote:<ul><li>Check out all the guests in their German attire.</li><li>Give 1 sticker to each of the 3 people you think are the best dressed.</li><li>If you’re dressed in German attire, you can keep one sticker for yourself, but be sure to share with others too!</li><li>Stickers can be placed on your top, apron, or on the paper provided.</li></ul>✨ Have fun and may the best dressed win! 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 include risks from land, equipment, animals, and the potential for participants to act negligently. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. (Florida Statute 570.89)

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Prost! Oktoberfest Friday: Fine German Dining & Festivities at Bonita Ranch

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