History of Oktoberfest

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Muenchen.de: History of Oktoberfest
2. Old World: Oktoberfest
3. True Beer: The History of Germany's Oktoberfest
4. Wikipedia: History of Oktoberfest
5. The Beer Wench: The History of Oktoberfest (September 8, 2008)
6. GermanFoods.org: History of Oktoberfest
7. YouTube Video: The Oktoberfest Museum (Time: 3:12)

Oktoberfest Timeline

• October 12, 1810: Prince Ludwig I's marriage to Princess Theresa, first Oktoberfest celebration¹
• 1811: Farmers reproduce Oktoberfest to market produce²
• 1813: Called off because of the war with Napoleon³
• 1818: First swings and carousel added to celebration¹
• 1819: Made an official annual celebration by town fathers³
• 1835: First Oktoberfest Parade³
• 1896: First beer tents introduced⁴
• 1960: Becomes a worldwide tradition and travel hot-spot³
• 2008: 175th official Oktoberfest celebration¹
• 2010: Will mark 200 year anniversary of the original celebration⁴

Oktoberfest History and Traditions

• Beeripedia: Oktoberfest History
• About.com: Munich's Oktoberfest  
• Destination 360: Oktoberfest
• Global Gourmet: Global Destinations: Oktoberfest
• Tres Bonne Cuisine: Oktoberfest

References for Oktoberfest History Timeline

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Muenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
2. ↑ Old World: Oktoberfest History
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Tres Bonne Cuisine: Oktoberfest History
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} True Beer: The History of Germany's Oktoberferst

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