Oktoberfest

Friday, November 24. 2006

When October comes, so does the beer! Oktoberfest may originate in Munich, Germany but it is a festival celebrated around the world. It is one of the most famous festivals in Germany and is the world's largest fair. Traditionally, the event takes place 16 days before the first sunday of October.

The first Oktoberfest was held to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen in October 12 - October 17 1810. Currently there are 14 tents at the Oktober fest, which are semi-permanent in structure because it is only used during the festival. A special beer is brewed for Oktoberfest and is served in the tents.

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