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.
Otter Fest: A Celebration of Beer & Wine
Craft Beer Festival in Central Florida
Raise a glass and spend the afternoon sipping, sampling, and celebrating craft beer and wine at Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest — a curated tasting experience set in our laid-back, riverside paradise near Orlando, Florida.
Explore a wide variety of celebrated craft breweries, boutique wineries, hard ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options while enjoying live island vibes, delicious food, and great company. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, wine lover, or looking for a fun outdoor festival, Otter Fest offers something for every palate.
🎟 Ticket Options
- VIP Admission – $75 from 1PM–5PM
- General Admission – $55 from 2PM–5PM
This event is expected to sell out — advance purchase highly recommended.
What’s included
🍺 Multiple Breweries & Countless Beers
🍷 Wineries & Endless Tastes
🥂 Seltzer Station
🚫 Non-Alcoholic & Sober Selections Available
VIP Ticket – $75
- One-hour early entry (1PM–2PM)
- Full access from 1PM–5PM
- Exclusive access to VIP-Only Cabanas
- Tap Room–only releases & exclusive beers
- Select pours from 5 featured breweries
- Gourmet bites paired specifically for VIP guests
General Admission Ticket – $55
- Access to the Otter Fest Tasting Area from 2PM–5PM
- Unlimited tastings from participating breweries, wineries, seltzers & sober selections
Celebrated Breweries & Beverage Partners
3 Daughters Brewing, Blue Springs Brewing, Central 28 Beer Company, Southern Tier Brewing, Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Ciders, Wops Hops, Dees Brothers, SweetWater Brewing, Tampa Bay Brewing Co., Terrapin, Wicked Weed, Nutrl, Surfside, BeatBox, Tessake, Onward
Celebrated Wineries
101 North Winery, Sunshine Bliss Winery, Foxhorn Winery, Yosemite Winery
Sober Celebrations
Michelob Ultra 0.0, Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus 0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my kids?
We love your little ones, but this is a 21 and above event. Get a sitter and enjoy an adult day!
I don’t drink beer or wine, can I just come and hang out?
The Island is open as usual, but if you want to be in the Tasting area, you will need a ticket. We will have a Sober Station for those Celebrating Dry January, are Sober Curious or just not drinkers…we have something for everyone! Sorry, no exceptions.
What if it rains?
When it rains, we still pour! This event happens rain or shine.
Will there be food?
Absolutely, Without A Paddle Cafe will be open and serving all your favorites, plus some Otter Fest specials.
What if I lose my cup?
Guard that cup at all costs…if you lose it, we will sell you another one for $8.
No refunds are issued 7 days prior to event
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