Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich, Germany, tapping the ceremonial first barrel of golden fest beer. The world's most famous fall beer bash starts Sept. 21 and ends Oct. 6. Yet the best ...

The traditional Armbrustschützenzelt at the Oktoberfest is built in the style of a large pre-Alpine house. To this day, the German crossbow shooting championships are held there during the ...

Maifest celebrates the arrival of spring, with traditions similar to that of the better known Oktoberfest. Big Bear Lake is already one of California’s premiere locations to celebrate ...

But be sure to add a reminder to enjoy the best beer-drinking month of the year. Oktoberfest, the annual beer-and-bratwurst bacchanal, originated in Munich, Germany, in 1810. The revelry—which ...

Some six million people attend Munich's Oktoberfest each year, including plenty of return visitors. But if you're a first-timer, don't worry — we've got you covered with this Oktoberfest guide.

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. Thousands of beer lovers celebrated ...

Oktoberfest isn’t just the largest folk festival of Bavarian culture and beer; it’s a masterclass in supply chain planning and logistics that provides an unforgettable experience for millions ...

Oktoberfest kicks off Sept. 21 in Munich, but you don’t have to leave the Chicago area to get in on the fun. There are big festivals throughout the city and suburbs with plenty of German beer ...

Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don't despair! Break out your dirndl and Lederhosen or Tyrolean hatand get ready to polka. You can heft a stein of craft beer, munch on a giant pretzel ...

Prost, y’all! The bier-soaked season of Oktoberfest is upon us, officially running from Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, October 6. As Houston never says no to a good time, a slew of our ...