How to order a beer? Which side to tie a dirndl? Here’s what to know about celebrating Octoberfest in Munich, the birthplace ...

After moving with his family to Munich to master the art of German-style beermaking, J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street Brewery is ...

From North America to South America, Asia, and Australia, Oktoberfest celebrations now offer a global stage for German ...

Even at Oktoberfest — arguably the world's most famous ode to alcohol — alcohol-free beer is on the menu.

Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th ...

Back in 1810, Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married ... Sausages, too, play a huge role in the festival. “Germany has a rich tradition of sausage-making,” writes Tom. “At Oktoberfest, you’ll see ...

Tens of thousands of revelers marked the opening day of the 189th Oktoberfest. The celebration began Saturday and runs ...

MUNICH — Bridie O'Halloran drank the first beer of her life at Oktoberfest.

He said he plans on coming back next year. Long rows of open-air benches were set up along the 700 block of South Street, ...

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg.

It runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents on the Theresienwiese fairground. About 6 million visitors are expected over the 16 ...

Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened on Saturday under heightened security following a string of ...