The story of Oktoberfest
by, Livio Lauro

I just love the sound of the word Oktoberfest! When this season comes around I can’t help but start craving beer, bratwurst, and a soft pretzel! The main theme behind Oktoberfest is the celebration of Bavarian history which (clearly) includes beer and traditional German foods.

While I have not been to the actual celebration in Munich, the second-best thing for me is to head down to my local Hofbrauhaus and participate in their festivities.

Oktoberfest is a time-honored and treasured German tradition that has been celebrated since 1810. It’s a folk festival that’s celebrated for up to 18 days in Munich and it has managed to make its way around the world.

The tradition started as a wedding celebration when the Bavarian Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese, of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The marriage, which took place in October, became a national event but Oktoberfest is known for starting in September and not ending until midway through October.

The official Oktoberfest in Munich attracts over six million tourists each year, but it has been canceled in 2021 due to the global health emergency. There are still ways to partake in this exciting event by searching for themed events in your city and enjoying a cold beer.

Danke schön!