Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich, Germany, tapping the ceremonial first barrel of golden fest beer. The world's most famous fall beer bash starts Sept. 21 and ends Oct. 6. Yet the best ...

The Oktoberfest hosts arrive for the start of the 189th ‘Oktoberfest’ beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) The Oktoberfest hosts arrive for ...

A waitress prepares beer mugs in the Augustiner marquee for the start of the 189th ‘Oktoberfest’ beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) ...

A waitress prepares beer mugs in the Augustiner marquee for the start of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) ...

A Guide to Celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, Where Local Breweries Host Epic Tents. The world’s largest folk festival can be overwhelming to navigate — here's a starter pack of beer tents at ...

MUNICH — Oktoberfest is open. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, signaling the 189th start of the festival.

Oktoberfest, also known as Munich’s „beer fest“ in parts of the world, is actually mostly in September – you‘ve figured that out already. The reason for that is historic, and quite romantic.

A view of the massive Beer Fest crowd at night during the Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany. getty. Oktoberfest isn’t just the largest folk festival of Bavarian culture and beer; it’s ...

Oktoberfest is perhaps one of the most famous festivals in the world. The annual event, held in Munich, Germany, is commonly mistaken as a beer festival. However, as you’ll learn in this ...

A waitress prepares beer mugs in the Augustiner marquee for the start of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) ...

Festival enjoy the first glasses of beer on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Credit: AP/Matthias Schrader ...