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Oktoberfest 2024 kicked off in Munich with Mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first beer keg; the festival runs until October 6. Security is tighter this year with metal detectors after a recent knife ...

Far away from the celebrations within Cincinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the world is now underway at the same exact time this weekend.Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon ...

MUNICH (AP) — Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are warning revelers to expect longer lines to enter as metal detectors are ...

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and traveling funfair) held annually in Munich, Germany for two weeks. This iconic event is steeped in tradition, dating back over 200 years ...

MUNICH, Germany — The beer is flowing and millions of people descending on the Bavarian capital to celebrate the official opening of Oktoberfest. With the traditional cry of “O’zapft is” — “It’s ...

Most Americans could probably list a few facts about Oktoberfest. First, it comes from Germany. Second, it involves a lot of beer and large drinking halls. Third, there's lederhosen involved. Fourth, ...

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 festival.