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- The first Oktoberfest: October 12, 1810Old World: The First Oktoberfest
- 6 million attendees annually Muenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
- Known for its swaying drinking songsDestination 360: History of Oktoberfest
- Lasts for sixteen daysDestination 360: History of Oktoberfest
- Begins with an official ceremony known as The ‘Wies’n’ publicansDiscover Munich: Oktoberfest
- Munich themed drinking steins are created by the millionsDestination 360: Oktoberfest Decorations
- Visitors fill their steins at beer tents located all over festival groundsMuenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
- Popular foods include Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, beer, roasted meats, potato dumplingsVistawide: German Traditions: Oktoberfest
- Also celebrated throughout the US as a German-American Heritage Festival
- Many people wear traditional Bavarian costumes at Oktoberfest, including lederhosen and dirndles
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Oktoberfest began as a horse race in honor of King Joseph Maximilian's marriage to Princess Theresa in October of 1810.Old World: The First Oktoberfest Today the celebration is still held annually for two weeks in Munich, Germany from the end of September into early October, and is considered one of the largest festivals in the world.Muenchen.de: The History of Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Travel Tips
If you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest in Munich, do your research and plan ahead. Because Oktoberfest is such a popular time to travel it is recommended to book accommodations a year or more in advance.Destination 360: History of Oktoberfest-
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Oktoberfest Questions
At your local Oktoberfest, do they serve the beer in the traditional 1 liter glasses or smaller sizes or both? 4 AnswersIn Cleveland OH both ways exist depending on the booth. Most of the booths will give the beer in a smaller size (often in a plastic cup), this is done because ... read more
Is there an Oktoberfest celebration in your home town? Do you dress for it? 8 AnswersYes 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 a... read more
Are you ready for Oktoberfest? Do you have lederhosen or a dirndl? 1 AnswerReady ??? Ready ??? You can NEVER be ready for this trust me !!!! I have been there 4 times ( if you are in fact talking about the real one in Munich Germany !!... read more
When singing Ein Prosit is it preferable to sing "Eins, zwei, drei g'suffa!" or "Ans, swa, drei g'suffa!"? 1 AnswerJust from my experience of living in Bavaria for a short period of time, I would say the second phrase "Ans, swa, drei . . " because it sounds more like Bayeris... read more
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@thatgurlsonya I'm in the U.S. We have to do our own little Oktoberfest.
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RT @hartluck: Sorry my german followers. OKtoberfest.
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Just confirmed straight from the GVS - It is true - Oktoberfest is cancelled for 2009 - http://ow.ly/gFUN ;-)
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Think I'll pour me a cpl shots of the green stuff. Jäger, that is. Late Oktoberfest? Why not!
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this is a leinenkugel s oktoberfest beer tap handle, it has the date 1867 on the handle of the paddle. http://bit.ly/4DROaI
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