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The annual event attracts more than seven million international and national visitors at its peak. [1] Locally, it is called d'Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds, Theresienwiese. Oktoberfest is an important part of local culture, having been held since the year 1810 (with intermissions).
The Double Eagle Oktoberfest German Band will provide music from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Legion lawn, near the beer garden. The event will include a farmers market, kids' activities, raffles ...
Oktoberfest celebrations are also held annually in Sherbrooke, Quebec at the beginning of October. The one night event is held by Université de Sherbrooke's Engineering Students' Association. It draws approximately 6,000 revellers each year. [17] Two smaller events take place in the Greater Toronto Area: Toronto Oktoberfest [18] at Ontario Place
Train rides at Pueblo Railway Museum. 200 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The 20-minute train rides cost $15 to ride in the red, white and blue "Patriot" engine or $10 to ride in one of three cabooses
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is an annual German-heritage festival in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. Based on the original Munich Oktoberfest, it is billed as the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States [1] and second largest in the world. [2] First held in 1976, as of 2024 it hosted over 800,000 attendees each year.
Beer-drinking at Oktoberfest has a specific set of manners, according to the event’s organizers. What you should do: Drink from a 1-liter glass, known as a “ mass ,” according to Culture Trip.
Oktoberfest on the riverfront and the Peoria Promise fundraiser are among the highlights in Peoria this weekend. Oktoberfest, fall festivals and more: 5 things to do near Peoria this weekend Skip ...
In 2003, Miss Oktoberfest Pageant was cancelled due to the cost of hotels and flights. The same year, The Miss Oktoberfest Ball started with the criteria of participants being from an 80 kilometres (49.7 mi) radius. [4] Miss Oktoberfest is now selected by a panel, selection criteria are based on community involvement and other activities. [14]