Originating in Munich, the festival has become a global phenomenon, with events held in many countries – from Germany to the US and the Philippines. Here’s everything you need to know about ...

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 By The Associated Press ...

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 ...

Festival goer reach out for 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.

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 ...

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 ...

Festivalgoers reach out for the first glasses of beer on day one of the 189th Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Matthias Schrader.

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 ...

Thousands of beer lovers descended on the German city of Munich on Saturday for the opening of Oktoberfest. Some 6 million visitors are expected over the festival’s 16 days — up to 600,000 ...