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Oktoberfest (German pronunciation: [ɔkˈtoːbɐˌfɛst] ⓘ; Bavarian: Wiesn, Oktobafest) is the world's largest Volksfest, featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, and is held annually in Munich, Bavaria, from mid- or late-September to the first Sunday in October.
The Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October.It is attended by six million people each year and has inspired numerous similar events using the name Oktoberfest in Germany and around the world, many of which were founded by German immigrants or their descendants.
Devil's wheel during the Oktoberfest in München A Devil's wheel , Teufelsrad , Human Roulette Wheel or Joy Wheel [ 1 ] is an amusement ride at public festivals and fairs . Devil's wheels have been used at Oktoberfest celebrations since at least 1910.
"Family friendly" and "beer fest" aren't usually words you hear together. But for Oktoberfest, it's true. Children under 6 are allowed inside the beer tents before 8 p.m., and some venues even ...
Oktoberfest is a German tradition known around the world for its beer, delicious food, and celebration of German culture. It's a chance to put aside differences, raise a glass, and shout, “Prost!
For a bit of history, at Munich's Oktoberfest, the breweries had to be located within the Munich city limits. To this day, they are the six original from 1810. The other four are Augustiner ...
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Lederhosen and dirndl attire are also common at Oktoberfest events around the world. La Couturière Parisienne stated that lederhosen were originally not exclusively Bavarian garments, but were worn all over Europe, especially by riders, hunters, and other people involved in outdoor activities. The flap (drop front), though, may have been a ...