The very first Oktoberfest celebration was the wedding reception of King Ludwig I’s marriage to Princess Theresa in October of 1810. In modern times festivities traditionally begin on the third Saturday in September and extend to the first Sunday in October. Muenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
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Anyone been, or going to, an Oktoberfest celebration this year?(1 Answer)
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Yes! The Oktoberfest at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans started last weekend. It continues Friday and Saturday for each of the next four weekends. This Sunday there ...
Is there an Oktoberfest celebration in your home town? Do you dress for it?(8 Answers)
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Yes and yes :) Kitchener, Ontario is a well known community with a large German population. There is a very strong tradition of both a traditional Oktoberfest and a ...
On what days does Munich Oktoberfest traditionally take place?(1 Answer)
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Oktoberfest is a 16 to 18 days festival. It starts in late September and runs to the first weekend in October. For that reason the dates are different ...
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Takes place in Theirsienweise meadow, named for Princess Theresa Old World: Oktoberfest History
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Horse races once the most popular event held during the festival Muenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
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1960's becomes a worldwide celebrationTres Bonne Cuisine: Oktoberfest History
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2008 marks the 175th Wiesn celebrationDiscover Munich: Munich Oktoberfest
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2010
will be the 200 year anniversary
