Oktoberfest

Raise a stein and tap into Oktoberfest with eHow. Get together with friends and throw your own authentic Oktoberfest. Find recommendations on quality German beers, decorating tips and recipes for bratwurst, sauerkraut and spiced wine. And don't forget the polka music. Munich's annual two-week beer fest begins at the end of September, but you can find the next-best German-themed fairs near you.

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By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
For more than 40 years, residents of Southern California have flocked to Alpine Village in Torrance to celebrate Oktoberfest. This small village hosts authentic German musicians, food and events from mid-September to late October each year. There ... more »
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Covington, Kentucky boasts the unique historic landmark of MainStrasse Village, where Oktoberfest has been celebrated since 1978. A rich German heritage can be found in MainStrasse Village. The people of Covington (1/3 of whom have German ... more »
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Celebrate Oktoberfest at the scenic Bavarian Inn in Glendale, Wisconsin at one of the most authentic and oldest Oktoberfest events in the midwest. Hosted by the United German Societies of Milwaukee, this Oktoberfest runs for three weekends after ... more »
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The self proclaimed German capital of Kansas is the small town of Hays in Ellis County. The celebration of an historically accurate Oktoberfest in Hays has only taken place for 7 years, and during this time the festival has grown into a statewide ... more »
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in St. Louis, Missouri in the Soulard Market Park, located on Lafayette and seventh Street. The Soulard Oktoberfest closely mimics traditions of the authentic Munich Oktoberfest with an Old World Celebration with its many ... more »
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One of the top five Oktoberfest celebrations in Texas, the Fredricksburg Oktoberfest is a celebration of the strong German heritage found in Texas. Oktoberfest began as a wedding party for Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, later King Ludwig I, in 1810. ... more »
By Lolo-B 0 comments
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »
By Lolo-B 0 comments
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »
By Lolo-B 0 comments
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »
By Lolo-B 0 comments
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »
By Lolo-B 0 comments
Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »
By Katie Gillespie 3 comments
This recipe for pumpkin cake has been passed down through my family and used by many friends and acquaintances. It's quick, easy, and delicious. It's great for the autumn and winter and can be made as loaves of pumpkin bread as well. It's perfect ... more »
By Katie Gillespie 3 comments
This recipe for pumpkin cake has been passed down through my family and used by many friends and acquaintances. It's quick, easy, and delicious. It's great for the autumn and winter and can be made as loaves of pumpkin bread as well. It's perfect ... more »
By Katie Gillespie 3 comments
This recipe for pumpkin cake has been passed down through my family and used by many friends and acquaintances. It's quick, easy, and delicious. It's great for the autumn and winter and can be made as loaves of pumpkin bread as well. It's perfect ... more »
By Katie Gillespie 3 comments
This recipe for pumpkin cake has been passed down through my family and used by many friends and acquaintances. It's quick, easy, and delicious. It's great for the autumn and winter and can be made as loaves of pumpkin bread as well. It's perfect ... more »
By Katie Gillespie 3 comments
This recipe for pumpkin cake has been passed down through my family and used by many friends and acquaintances. It's quick, easy, and delicious. It's great for the autumn and winter and can be made as loaves of pumpkin bread as well. It's perfect ... more »
By April Hall 0 comments
Beer festivals are great fun on so many levels. At most celebrations, you’ll be able to try brews you would have never picked out on your own and have the opportunity to drink some expensive tastes you really shouldn’t shell out the dough for in ... more »
By April Hall 0 comments
Beer festivals are great fun on so many levels. At most celebrations, you’ll be able to try brews you would have never picked out on your own and have the opportunity to drink some expensive tastes you really shouldn’t shell out the dough for in ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
Beer anyone? Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the largest festivals in Europe, attracting 6 million visitors annually with beer, sausage and song. Despite its name, Oktoberfest takes place during the last two weeks of September... more »
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The city of Newark, Delaware, hosts one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the Northeast part of the country. The event has been hosted by the Delaware Saengerbund and Library Association for 4 years, and it's been growing each year. The ... more »
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Oktoberfest to most North Americans means satisfying beer and savory German food. The foods served during Oktoberfest are hearty, plentiful and filling, and best of all, many German recipes actually taste better if made in advance. With a little ... more »
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The Crossville Oktoberfest celebration is an annual 2-day event that is historically held on the second weekend of October. The event is the largest of its kind in the Crossville area and attracts many visitors from Metro Knoxville, which is a ... more »
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The growth of Illinois communities like Peoria relied heavily on German immigrants in the 19th century immigration surge in America. The most tangible result of German influences in Illinois are the Oktoberfest activities that take place from ... more »
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It's early autumn and you've offered to throw an Oktoberfest for your friends and family. Wunderbar! The beer is chilling and the sauerkraut is simmering, so now it's time to make the event location look like good ol' Bavaria... more »
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Dressing for Oktoberfest can be one of the most important and fun ways to prepare for the upcoming festival. Dressing up for the festival went out of style in Germany in the 1970s and 1980s, but is popular again in Europe and the United States. ... more »
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Oktoberfest is a celebration which spans 16 days in late September in Munich, Germany and is the largest festival of its kind in the world. Nearly six million visitors attend the event each year. If you are travelling to Germany for this festival ... more »
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Oktoberfest in Cambridge, Massachusetts is held each year in eclectic Harvard Square, bringing in merchants, vendors, cuisine, entertainment and children's activities. Oktoberfest is spread over five square blocks in the heart of Harvard Square, ... more »
By christinevand 0 comments
When you think of Oktoberfest, you'll be forgiven if you think of Germany and not Georgia. But since the 1970s, thousands of visitors have flooded into the small Alpine-inspired village of Helen every year to raise a stein or two, eat some wursts ... more »
By christinevand 0 comments
When you think of Oktoberfest, you'll be forgiven if you think of Germany and not Georgia. But since the 1970s, thousands of visitors have flooded into the small Alpine-inspired village of Helen every year to raise a stein or two, eat some wursts ... more »
By christinevand 0 comments
When you think of Oktoberfest, you'll be forgiven if you think of Germany and not Georgia. But since the 1970s, thousands of visitors have flooded into the small Alpine-inspired village of Helen every year to raise a stein or two, eat some wursts ... more »
By christinevand 0 comments
When you think of Oktoberfest, you'll be forgiven if you think of Germany and not Georgia. But since the 1970s, thousands of visitors have flooded into the small Alpine-inspired village of Helen every year to raise a stein or two, eat some wursts ... more »
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Omaha, Nebraska at the clubhouse of the German-American Society of America, or head over to the Huber-Haus German Beer Hall, where the Crescent Moon Oktoberfest takes place. Each offers plenty of live music, great food, ... more »
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Munich's very first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to celebrate the royal wedding of Ludwig I of Bavaria. Today, the Oktoberfest in Munich is renowned as being the world's largest kegger. The annual 16-day beer festival officially kicks off in the ... more »
By AuntPhyl 0 comments
Oktoberfest began as a Bavarian festival honoring the marriage of a prince almost 200 years ago. Today Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair. The German festival has spread around the world. It has evolved into a worldwide party of music, beer ... more »
By AuntPhyl 0 comments
Oktoberfest began as a Bavarian festival honoring the marriage of a prince almost 200 years ago. Today Oktoberfest is the world's largest fair. The German festival has spread around the world. It has evolved into a worldwide party of music, beer ... more »
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Las Vegas at the famous Hofbrauhaus, across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The motto here is, "Everyday is Oktoberfest," and the venue offers a truly classic Bavarian atmosphere. The finest Bavarian brews are served ... more »
By ALCash 0 comments
This side-dish will take the spotlight on any dinner plate. It is best served with ham steaks or a tangy chicken recipe, and fresh greens... more »
By ALCash 0 comments
This side-dish will take the spotlight on any dinner plate. It is best served with ham steaks or a tangy chicken recipe, and fresh greens... more »
By ALCash 0 comments
This side-dish will take the spotlight on any dinner plate. It is best served with ham steaks or a tangy chicken recipe, and fresh greens... more »
By ALCash 0 comments
This side-dish will take the spotlight on any dinner plate. It is best served with ham steaks or a tangy chicken recipe, and fresh greens... more »
By ALCash 0 comments
This side-dish will take the spotlight on any dinner plate. It is best served with ham steaks or a tangy chicken recipe, and fresh greens... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 0 comments
German beer is the most important aspect of the Oktoberfest. Beer plays a major role so be sure to select your brew wisely. Over one hundred types of German beer are available in the United States, so if you can't make it to Munich, Germany for ... more »