Oktoberfest is one of the most famous festivals in the world and has been going on for more than 200 years. The festival began in 1810 when King Ludwig I married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, who was also known as “Madame Royale.” At that time Bavaria’s first beer fest was held on October 12th until 16th. This year it’s held from September 17th to October 3rd. Today, people from all over the world come to Munich to celebrate this event with millions of others!
This 16- to 18- day festival is held each year in Munich, Bavaria Germany in late September and early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world’s largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. During the event, large quantities of beer (over 7 million liters in 2007) are consumed along with enormous amounts of chicken, pork, and grilled fish. With the almost 7 million liters (2.6 million U.S gallons) almost an ounce of beer for every person living in Munich’s metro area at the time
Oktoberfest can be seen in your local town our Missoula one has just passed but if you make your way to Leavenworth, Washington it will feel as if you are transported to Germany. Did you know that in Germany it’s illegal to call a festival an “Oktoberfest” unless you’re in Munich or another city that has permission from the state government of Bavaria (where Munich is located)
Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon
Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon that has its roots in Bavarian culture. It’s a celebration of German beer, food, music and dancing that takes place over two weeks each year in September. But the history of Oktoberfest extends far beyond those two weeks—it dates back to the early 19th century when Munich was still known as the “Gateway to the Alps.”
There are many things about traditional German culture that make it different from America.
The traditional German culture is vastly different from American culture. While Americans are known for their love of patriotism, and being out in the sun all day, germans prefer to spend time indoors and drinking beer. To learn more about this unique lifestyle, check out Oktoberfest next September, this early October!
Although Oktoberfest is not a part of Germany’s traditional culture it is a fun time to celebrate with friends and to learn about the German culture. There are many things that make it different from American festivals:
- It last two weeks instead of three days like most American festivals;
- You can only buy beer outside during this festival because inside there are no bars but only tables where people sit together
In conclusion we hope you enjoy your local Oktoberfest
While the first Oktoberfest was held in Munich, Germany in 1810, we can now find Oktoberfests around the world. We hope you enjoyed learning more about Oktoberfest, the largest festival in the world. If your ever in Germany and have free time during this time of year, we highly recommend checking out the festivities for yourself. If not there are plenty of other places around the world where people celebrate with traditional German cuisine and drinks like we’ve discussed today. Don’t worry non-beer drinkers Oktoberfest has something for you to enjoy: Wine lots and lots of wine, red white, white wine, sparkling wine. Champagne, prosecco, sekt. Liquor: gin, vodka, Jäger, and beyond.
