MUNICH, Germany — 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 ...

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 ...

Festival goer reach out for the first glasses of beer on day one of the 189th 'Oktoberfest' beer festival in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

When you're in Munich, you need to leave the city centre and head to some of the local parks because there, you will find ...

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 ...

MUNICH, Germany — Far away from the celebrations within Cincinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the world is now underway at the same exact time this weekend.

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.

Six official local breweries host tents and brew special beers for Oktoberfest in Munich. Here are three tents to visit and what to eat and enjoy at each celebration, from famous German foods to ...