
Behind the bar: Unique beer and wine you can find at Wekiva Island
If you are an Island regular, you probably know exactly what you’re ordering when you belly up to our outdoor bar near Orlando. Our friendly bartenders might even already be
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2026) — In the last 20 years, the fashions have changed, the technology has evolved and the population of Central Florida has blossomed. But one thing […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Get ready to sip, sample and savor—riverside! Wekiva Island’s beloved craft beer and wine festival, Otter Fest, is back. Lovers of all things craft […]
There is no shortage of holiday events in Orlando. But at Wekiva Island, we’re confident in saying there’s no other holiday event in Central Florida like ours. Why? Because Wekiva […]
The holiday season is nearly here. If you haven’t already started planning your annual corporate celebration, what are you waiting for? You’re going to want to get together with your […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2025) — There’s no need to leave the Sunshine State for a taste of holiday cheer this season. Wekiva Island is offering guests their very own slice […]
Wekiva Island is home to plenty of quirky pieces of local and family history. From our riverside statues to unique signs in the Tooting Otter, our signature pieces are part […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Grill master? Big Green Egg enthusiast? Simply looking for some great food and beautiful weather? There’s only one place to be on Nov. 1—Central […]
It’s probably one of the most searched and most asked questions we get here at Wekiva Island: What’s the difference between Wekiwa and Wekiva? It makes sense. Drive around this […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Florida might be known for sunshine and palm trees, but when guests step onto Wekiva Island this season, they’re bound to feel a wintery […]
Got a great costume idea? Prove it! Wekiva Island will reward the truly spooky, silly and stunning with its Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest from 7 to 11 p.m. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2025) — Grab your bib and get ready to tuck in—Wekiva Island’s annual Seafood Boil featuring 3 Daughters Brewing is back Oct. 11. The event will […]
At Wekiva Island, we have three core pillars: Sustainability, education and art. When you visit the Island, you’ll see works of art everywhere from our shipping container mural to the […]

If you are an Island regular, you probably know exactly what you’re ordering when you belly up to our outdoor bar near Orlando. Our friendly bartenders might even already be

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 3, 2023) — If you live in Central Florida and love craft beer, there’s only one place to be on January 21: Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest. Attendees

Calling all craft beer lovers! There’s only one place to be in Central Florida on January 22. Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest is back! The event will take place from 2

Let’s take you back to elementary school. You’re in the middle of your spelling test and that one word stumps you. You rack your brain and give it your best

You might know us at Wekiva Island for fun days canoeing or kayaking on the Wekiva River, beautiful riverside views or amazing sustainability efforts—and we love all of those things!

Our owner, Bill Weinaug, and his long-time friend, Russ Heiken, first met at Penn State University while getting their Architectural Engineering Degrees. Bill strategically transformed the basement of his rental

If you’ve ever been sitting riverside at Wekiva Island, soaking up the Florida sun and sipping on some of Southern Tier Brewing Co.’s beer, you might have noticed the phrase

There is something to be said about learning from the past, applying it to today, and using that knowledge to chart your course for the future. This holds true for
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!