This year, Munich’s Oktoberfest is held from September 21 to October 6, begging the question: Why is it called Oktoberfest? The answer is simple—the event honors the October 12, 1810 wedding ...

Oktoberfest attracts legions of visitors to the viewing platform at the main tower, up where the famous postcard view of the entire Wiesn opens up with the Alps in the background. However ...

What happens: With this ceremony, the Oktoberfest is opened every year. In 2023, Mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first barrel of beer in the Schottenhamel tent with two strokes. Immediately ...

costumes look over a big street, The Munich Oktoberfest, often simply called 'Wiesn', is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images ...

MUNICH (AP) — Security has tightened at Oktoberfest in the wake of last month’s deadly knife attack in Solingen in western Germany, and officials warned revelers to expect longer lines at ...

The latest sign of fall is finally near: Oktoberfest. While originating in Munich, this German beer festival is happily celebrated around the world. It’s the perfect excuse to throw a party ...

The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest is underway and lasts through Sunday. One of the classic features is the packed schedule of entertainment and activities. Whether you get a pass to enter the venues or ...

MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has tightened security around the beer festival in the wake of a deadly knife attack in western Germany last month. The Islamic State militant group claimed ...