German Oktoberfest is a time-honored tradition that celebrates food, beer, and good times. It’s a festival of epic proportions, with millions of people from all over the world converging in Munich, Germany, in late September and early October. It’s a 16-day festival that takes place on a massive fairground and is one of the largest festivals in the world. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The festival was such a success that it became an annual event, and it’s been going strong ever since.
The main event is the beer tent, where over 6 million liters of beer are consumed each year. There are also dozens of food stalls serving up traditional Bavarian fare, like sausages, pretzels, and roasted pork and chicken. No Oktoberfest would be complete without live music and dancing as well.
If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the fall, then an Oktoberfest celebration is for you. If you want all the drinking, food, and dancing without the travel and massive crowds, you can throw your own Oktoberfest party for all your friends using recipes from my Hungry Traveler, traditional music, and, of course, tons of German beer. Just be sure to make sure everyone comes with an appetite!
