History of Oktoberfest – Learn the history of this festival.

Oktoberfest is a annual festival held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. One of the most well-known events in Germany, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair; more than 5 million people attend the Munich Oktoberfest every year. Oktoberfest is an important tradition in Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the Munich event.

The festival is held in an area named the Theresienwiese (field, or meadow, of Therese), often called Wiesn for short, located near Munich’s center… Read more »

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