Oktoberfest

Munich is inundated with nearly six million people over 16 days for its Oktoberfest. The celebration starts in late September, and it ends in early October. There are traditions and events which...

October is a kindly month, so adaptable and carefree. If you're a closet headbanger (or Jack Black), it's Rocktober. If you like to steal Snickers out of your kid's bag ("It was only a bite-sized...

The tradition of Oktoberfest started in Germany in 1810, when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria invited the general public to join in to celebrate his marriage. Since then Oktoberfest has grown and is...

Thousands of people attend the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Panama City, Florida. Imagine celebrating as if you were really in Germany, complete with food and events reminiscent of the real...

Have you ever wanted to bring a six pack of beer as a hostess gift and were told that a six pack of beer wasn't a good gift? Tweak it to include an Oktoberfest theme and you've got a winner—and...

Are you headed to an Oktoberfest celebration? Make your own pretzel necklace and munch away like the seasoned veterans while enjoying the festival. You can use soft or hard pretzels for your...

Oktoberfest is a sixteen day festival held annually in Munich (München), in the Bavaria area of Germany. It begins in late September and runs into October. Munich's Oktoberfest is one of the...

Join the fun in Kitchener, Ontario during its Oktoberfest celebration, the world's second largest German festival. This German community celebrates Germany's beer festival commemorating the time...

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...

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...

If you want to celebrate Oktoberfest in Detroit, Michigan, you have two options, each of which offers fun in a unique way. The first option is to partake in the celebration of Oktoberfest at...

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...

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...

Celebrate the Great Syracuse, New York Oktoberfest fall festival in popular Clinton Square. Located in downtown Syracuse, this event is put on by the German Immigrant Ancestors in Syracuse and...

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...

Celebrate Oktoberfest/Oktoberfeast Louisville, or Louisville's Jaycee's Oktoberfest in Theater Square, located at the fourth Street corridor between Broadway and Chesnut Streets in downtown...

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...

The Deutches Haus in New Orleans, Louisiana provides a lively and fun celebration of Oktoberfest. Located at 20 South Galvez, just 5 minutes away from the French Quarter and the Central Business...

The Oktoberfest celebration in Germantown, Maryland is one of the most popular events of Upper Montgomery County. Held in early October, the celebration has deep roots in Germantown's German...

Oktoberfest in Frederick, Maryland is a family event that focuses on the rich German traditions and history of the area, and offers something for everyone. Held at the Frederick Fairgrounds in...

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...

The Sarasota, Florida celebration of Oktoberfest takes place on the Sarasota Fairgrounds in mid-October of each year. The annual host of the Oktoberfest Sarasota event is the Great Outdoors...

For over three decades, the Lake Worth American German Club has hosted Oktoberfest in southeast Florida. The Lake Worth celebration of this traditional German festival has remained quaint in order...

There are few cities in the United States that embody the spirit of Oktoberfest quite like Chicago, Illinois. Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the city range from informal get togethers at the...

The Meijr Festival Grounds in Elgin, Illinois play host to a burgeoning celebration of Oktoberfest every September. The last 8 years have seen a rapid growth for Oktoberfest Elgin, moving from a...

The Amana Colony in Iowa is a unique village that preserves century old buildings and encourages Old World craftsmanship. This commitment to the history of Amana and eastern Iowa make it a natural...

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 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...

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...

The city of Ocala, Florida, plays host to a unique Oktoberfest experience for 3 weekends in October. One of the longer versions of this German celebration, the Ocala version of Oktoberfest takes...

The town of Helen, Georgia, is a resort town themed closely upon life in a German village. This northern mountain town hosts a 2 month Oktoberfest that draws thousands from all around the world...

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...

The Oktoberfest by the Bay takes place in San Francisco in mid-October at the expansive Fort Mason Center. The Festival Pavilion offers a bay view and plenty of space for the thousands of...

Oktoberfest Miami is a mixture of authentic German touches and beautiful Southern Florida weather held yearly in late October. The German American Social Club of Greater Miami opens its doors and...

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...

San Antonio's Oktoberfest is held annually at the Beethoven Halle and Garten. Patrons celebrate with live German music, food, games, beer and hospitality over two consecutive weekends each...

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas is held on the first weekend in October each year, on Main Street, where the event's Marktplatz is located. The Marktplatz, or market place, is the hub of...

The Cullman Octoberfest is an 8-day festival held annually during the first week of October. The event attracts thousands of visitors to the Bavarian carnival-like celebration of German beer,...

Birmingham, Alabama is the site of several Oktoberfest celebrations during the months of September and October. Most of these events are private affairs with tickets being purchased in advance....

South Norwalk, Connecticut is home to many festivals and special events throughout the year. The city does not, however, have an official Oktoberfest celebration in the traditional sense. There...

The Hartford, Connecticut Brewfest is the closest thing you'll find to an Oktoberfest in this northeastern city. The Brewfest is a 1-day event that is held in downtown Hartford each year in...

Hot Springs, Arkansas hosts Oktoberfest each year. This annual 2-day event is held on the second weekend in October and features traditional German-inspired activities that replicate the famous...

Arrive early in Old Town to celebrate Oktoberfest in Monrovia, California. The 3-day event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Myrtle Avenue. Live music, good food, challenging contests and games for the...

The Alpine Village Oktoberfest in Torrance, California hosts the largest and oldest Oktoberfest celebration in Southern California. The beer garden has a seating capacity of 3,000 with a stage...

Vail, Colorado, one of the premier mountain resorts in the United States, is home to an annual Oktoberfest celebration that happens on back-to-back September weekends. The festival offers live...

A variety of Oktoberfest celebrations are held at several venues located throughout Raleigh, North Carolina. The most notable is the Raleigh Oktoberfest sponsored by St. Raphaels Catholic Church...

The Hampton, New Jersey Oktoberfest is an annual 2-day event held on the third weekend of October. Be entertained by professional musicians and dancers at this Bavarian-inspired beer festival. The...

The German Village Oktoberfest in Columbus, Ohio is a family-oriented 2-day internationally renowned Bavarian beer festival. The Oktoberfest celebration is considered to be one of the top 100...

Newport's Waterfront Oktoberfest takes place each year during the second weekend of October. This authentic German celebration features Bavarian music, food, drinks and games for the entire...

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...