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Every fall I begin to think about the Oktoberfest we attended in while living in German. The sights of German dancers, the sounds of the bands, and the smells of the bratwurst, fresh baked bread...
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany means huge two-story beer tents, really big pretzels, Bavarian dresses and lederhosen, carnival rides, live music, and dancing on the tables! The largest public...
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...
September is Oktoberfest time both in Germany and in the US. It is a time for having great food and drinking good beer and wine. Living in Germany taught me many things about its culture and...
Every Oktoberfest, I look forward to the bratwurst and beer. However, there is a favorite dessert that I look forward to – Spicy Cherry Cake. This scrumptious cake is the perfect ending to a day...
Originally started as a wedding celebration for Prince Ludwig of Germany, the Oktoberfest was held in October. However, the festival was moved to September because of the softer weather...
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...
Oktoberfest is a wonderful kick-off to the fall season for Germans and non-Germans alike. Here's how you can do it in your own backyard!
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...
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...
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...
Whether you're just getting into craft beer and want to expand your horizons or you simply want to drink every beer on the planet, beer tasting parties are the best way to try new types of beer...
Denver's annual Oktoberfest has evolved into one of the most exciting special events hosted by the city each year. Since its inception in 1969, Oktoberfest has been held on Larimer Square. In...
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 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...
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...
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...
Celebrating Oktoberfest is fun for all. Here's how we do it in New York.
Certain foods go with specific events. Baseball goes with hot dogs, laulau is a must at a luau. Fall craft show concessionaires will make a killing with soup, roll and a slice of pie. Let's look...
What makes Longwood University different than any other university or college? The Traditions at Longwood are one reason I love it so much!
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...
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...
Helen, Georgia, is located 85 miles northeast of Atlanta in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed to resemble an alpine village, it has gingerbread architecture and cobblestone streets. A year-round...
Situated on the Finger Lakes, Syracuse, New York is a city famous not only for its college but also for its snowfall. The college students lend Syracuse its eclectic feel.
Munich is a city of royal Bavarian bloodlines, and the tradition of sophistication continues today in the city's world-class museums and refined attitude. Then again, more than 1 1/2 million...
Sometimes we just need an excuse to throw a party, and there are few excuses better than Oktoberfest. This boisterous German holiday first saw light in the early 19th century and offers...
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....
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...
Despite its rich cultural history, Oktoberfest is best known for its food and beer. Luckily, most of the food you will find at a traditional Oktoberfest celebration pair well with beer. However,...
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...
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...
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Boston honoring the traditional 2-week Bavarian beer festival that originated in Munich, Germany over 180 years ago. The most popular celebrations include the Samuel Adams...
Over 500,000 people celebrate Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in Cincinnati each year, the largest event of its kind in North America. The event is held in the downtown district on six city blocks along...
Cleveland hosts two popular Oktoberfest celebrations each year. The Labor Day Oktoberfest is the largest event of its kind in the city and takes place annually over the holiday weekend. The 4-day...
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...
The Cannstatter's Volkfest Labor Day Weekend Festival is Philadelphia's largest Oktoberfest celebration. The 3-day event opens at noon each day and offers guests a variety of activities. From...
Oktoberfest in San Diego is a growing attraction. The six-day event takes place on consecutive weekends in late September and early October in El Cajon. In 2006, a new event honoring this Bavarian...
The annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest in Big Bear, California is one of the premier Oktoberfest celebrations in the state. It takes place over six and a half consecutive weekends, beginning in...
The first Oktoberfest in Kitchener Waterloo, Canada was held in 1969. Today, the Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest is an international event that attracts more than 700,000 visitors each October for...
Visit Tempe, Arizona to celebrate Oktoberfest in this suburb of Phoenix. The Tempe Oktoberfest is well organized, with activities for all members of the family to enjoy. The 3-day event is...
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...
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,...
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