What is the oktoberfest?

Answer 1

The first"Oktoberfest"(Wies'n) was in Munich, on October 12, 1810,

It commemorated the marriage of Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe - Hildburghausen (who's name was then given to the "Theresienwiese" (the grounds on which the festival is held)

It also coincides with the more traditional "Erntedankefest" (Thanksgiving).

The "Oktoberfest" starts 16 days before the second weekend in October.

The "Erntedankefest" is celebrated on the first weekend in October.

The"Oktoberfest"is the biggest "folks Festival" in the world.

It attracted over seven million visitors in 2007.

The German city of Munich is the location of the original Oktoberfest. It traditionally takes place during the sixteen days up to and including the first Sunday in October.

Why is it called the Oktoberfest when it's in September? Well, because when the first event was held, they had more people coming at the end of September because of the warmer evenings.

There is a parade, an agricultural show, and of course lots of beer which is served in large beer tents. There is music and dancing as well.
Oktoberfest is a tradition that dates back to 1810. It was started by King Ludwig I in Munich when he married Princess Therese. They held a celebration for the people to celebrate their nuptials. It was so popular that it was repeated the following year, and has been repeated every year since. The first festival started small and kept growing with each year. Originally they had horse races for entertainment, but that tradition does not exist today. The beer tents were added over 80 years later on 1896 to accommodate the masses of beer drinkers attending the festival.

Today, Oktoberfest is the largest festival in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. The festival has beer tents, carnival style rides, games, food stands and much more. There are also smaller versions of Oktoberfest held all over Germany such as Volksfest, which is a few hours Northwest of Munich in Stuttgart.

Answer 2

Oktoberfest is a famous annual beer festival held in Munich, Germany. It typically runs from late September to the first weekend in October, featuring traditional German food, music, and, of course, a wide variety of beers from local breweries. Visitors from around the world come to experience the lively atmosphere and cultural celebration.