MUNICH, Germany — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the ...

What Is Oktoberfest and How To Enjoy It Without Going to Germany. I f you love German food, music, and (of course) beer, then Oktoberfest is definitely for you.This late summer/early fall festival ...

MUNICH — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival.

MUNICH, Germany — Far away from the celebrations within Cincinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the world is now underway at the same exact time this weekend.

Festival enjoy the first glasses of beer on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Credit: AP/Matthias Schrader ...

Oktoberfest is perhaps one of the most famous festivals in the world. The annual event, held in Munich, Germany, is commonly mistaken as a beer festival. However, as you’ll learn in this ...

By STEFANIE DAZIO and PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO MUNICH (AP) — Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are warning revelers to ...

Hot griddles, hot brats and cold beers are hallmarks of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the world's largest Oktoberfest outside Munich, Germany. Skip to content. NOWCAST WLWT News 5 Today.

The first Oktoberfest was held Oct. 17, 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Theresa of Saxony. The venue, a meadow on the edge of Oktoberfest is open in Germany.

The festival’s organizer, Clemens Baumgärtner, promised a safe public space, possibly “the safest place in Germany” during the 16 days of Oktoberfest. PIETRO DE CRISTOFARO . Stefanie Dazio .