As Oktoberfest celebrations continue around the world, Port Douglas is preparing for the region's annual boardwalk beer festival, Porttoberfest, on October 26.

Originally held at Rex Smeal Park, Porttoberfest moved to Lure restaurant on the boardwalk of the marina a few years ago.

"Porttoberfest - Beers of the World was established to recognise the diverse international flavour of Port Douglas' unique locals, and perpetual wealth of visitors," said Lure owner Wayne Stapleton.

"And, of course, the undeniable fact that here in Port Douglas and Cairns, quite frankly, we love beer!

"Porttoberfest means 'good times' to the thousands who have attended over the years. And this year the spectacular marina boardwalk, with its scenic backdrop of the Rex Mountain Range and the luxury yachts bobbing at their moorings in time to the festival music, will present a very special way of celebrating this traditional German Mega Festival.

"We see this event being able to embrace all the great things celebrated by our other major event hosted on the marina, Carnivale's Seafood Extravaganza & the famous Full Moon Partys.

There will be 12 bars to taste the world of beers with the traditional stines on offer throught the day as well, once purchased thay can be refilled all day.

There's plenty of beer merchandise on sale and to give away, and prizes for those patrons who come in the country colours, international beer or the traditional costumes.

Bands Tonic and Hip 2 Soul will play live throughout the day and into the night, and Corona Beer Girls and Porttoberfest Dancing Girls will help keep the party going and the beer flowing.

Plus, the best dressed beer wench will win $500!

So dust off your lederhosen and enjoy a stein of your favourite Oktoberfest brew - Port Douglas style!

WHAT: Porttoberfest boardwalk beer festival

WHEN: Saturday, October 26

WHERE: Lure Restaurant, Port Douglas marina

TIME: 2-10pm