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. Thousands of beer ...

Tens of thousands of revelers marked the opening day of the 189th Oktoberfest. The celebration began Saturday and runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground.

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

Friday night was probably my first proper Oktoberfest experience. Despite a slew of setbacks and unexpected turns, it’s safe ...

At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the ...

Beer, brats and polka music are in the upcoming forecast for Whitefish with the arrival next week of the Great Northwest ...

Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter when he inserts the tap into the first ...

Iron Mountain will usher in the fall season Bavarian-style with its Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28. The 10th-annual ...

Weighing around 5 pounds, the stein must be held by the handle, and the contestant’s arms must stay completely parallel to the ground. According to DAI’s partners for the event, the U.S. Steinholding ...

As we see every September, Oktoberfests aren’t just for October — they’re a reason to take advantage of the (usually) nice autumn weather and drink beer for a couple of months. So the next one on the ...

Believe it or not, it's time for Bierkeller Columbia's annual Oktoberfest. The brewpub will host the event for three full ...

Germany’s largest festival is about to return… Here’s everything you need to know about Oktoberfest. What Is Oktoberfest?