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Oktoberfest is coming to Publix GreenWise Market 🍂

September 16, 2022 • 
Lainey Merriwether
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Oktoberfest bratwursts and brews at Publix

Enjoy bratwursts + brews when you shop at the downtown Tampa, Odessa, or Lakeland locations.

Photo by Publix GreenWise Market

Rise and stein Lakeland, Oktoberfest is coming to Publix GreenWise Market on Sat., Oct. 1 from 12-4 p.m. 🍺

Shoppers can expect in-store specials such as:

  • $5 pretzels + beer.
  • Bratwursts made with local craft beer. Bonus: they’re $1 off/pound.
  • Drink specials in POURS.
  • Live music, games + giveaways (Read: buy one get one beer growlers).

Other specials include Julian’s pretzel baguette, Biscoff cookie cake, and Boar’s Head smoked gouda + red dragon cheese.*

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