28/07/2025
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🇩🇪🎉 21 Fun Facts About Oktoberfest – A Joyful German Tradition
• Oktoberfest actually begins in September, not October!
• It started in 1810 as a royal wedding celebration.
• The very first festival had horse races instead of beer tents.
• The event is held at a place called the Theresienwiese.
• Locals call it the “Wiesn,” short for Theresienwiese.
• Traditional outfits are worn—Dirndl for women, Lederhosen for men.
• Many families attend during the day for rides and sweet treats.
• Music and dancing are a big part of the celebration.
• Over 6 million visitors attend every year.
• Popular foods include pretzels, roast chicken, sausages, and potato pancakes.
• Beer is served in one-liter mugs called “Mass.”
• Only six Munich breweries are allowed to serve beer at Oktoberfest.
• Each brewery has its own special tent with decorations and music.
• There are parades, showcasing costumes, marching bands, and historic carriages.
• Festival workers wear traditional clothing with pride.
• Many visitors collect Oktoberfest souvenirs like pins and steins.
• Even the rides have old-fashioned charm—think wooden carousels and vintage swings.
• Families often visit on special “Kids’ Days” with discounted prices.
• Oktoberfest has its own opening ceremony, including a special keg tapping.
• No beer is served until the mayor says, “O’zapft is!” ("It’s tapped!")
• Despite its size, the event focuses on respect, friendliness, and tradition.
Oktoberfest is a joyful celebration where food, laughter, and togetherness take center stage. Prost to good memories! 🍻❤️