Oktoberfest – the world’s largest beer festival – takes over Munich every fall, contributing a massive 2% to the city’s annual economy. Held on the expansive 100-acre Theresienwiese fairgrounds, the ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Much of the information available here has been previously published. TOWER BARRACKS, Germany — With more than six million guests a year, the Oktoberfest in Munich, taking place this ...

Chugging beer and standing on tables will get you kicked out, but dancing on the benches is OK. I was surprised to find there was a full carnival outside the tents. As a beer aficionado, I've been to ...

More than just a beer festival, Oktoberfest in Germany celebrates Bavarian culture with its rich history, traditions and festive atmosphere—with options for all ages. While you might be able to ...

MUNICH — Thousands of beer lovers lined up early Saturday to be among the first to clink their mugs in an Oktoberfest tent as they waited for the world's largest folk festival to begin for the 189th ...

MUNICH (AP) — 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 festival.

As an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time, I encountered lots of surprises. Chugging beer and standing on tables will get you kicked out, but dancing on the benches is OK. I was ...

TOWER BARRACKS, Germany — With more than six million guests a year, the Oktoberfest in Munich, taking place this year from Sept. 20 to Oct. 5, celebrates Bavarian tradition with delicious food, Munich ...