Al-Qaeda Threatens Oktoberfest

Bavarian police have arrested two Islamic extremists in Munich, leading to an increase in security at the ongoing Oktoberfest. Flights are banned from entering the air space above the festival, and vehicles are not...

Oktoberfest 2009: What is Oktoberfest?

Oktoberfest 2009 begins on September 19. So, what is Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival leading up to the first Sunday in October, so, yeah, it actually starts in September. At noon on September 19, there...

Oktoberfest In Munich: Beer And Traffic Chaos

Oktoberfest, the world's largest fair best known for the massive amount of beer consumed, marks its 176th anniversary this year. Oktoberfest starts on September 19th in Munich, Germany. The festival is free to...

Oktoberfest – The Greatest Party on Earth has started

At least for the last couple of days the great question in Munich was: How many hits will Christian Ude need to tap the first 200 liter Hirschen (beer barrel)? Three would be good, one would be gambling and...

With fall comes Oktoberfest

The traditional festival of beer drinking and everything else that comes along with such activities. The kegs have been opened and the beer is flowing.  "With the traditional words "O'zapft is!" - "the barrel...

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