| The first Oktoberfest took place in Munich on | | | | Beer is one of the main attractions of Oktoberfest. 6 |
| October 18, 1810 and has since become known as | | | | million liters of Bavarian beer are drunk at the festival |
| the "Largest People's Fair in the World." More than 6 | | | | every year, believed to be the best in the world for |
| million people usually attend Oktoberfest in Munich. | | | | its 'pure' mix of hops, barley and water. Learn more |
| The festivities at Oktoberfest include traditional | | | | about the beer of Oktoberfest in beer magazines like |
| foods, music, beer and carnival-like rides, to name a | | | | All About Beer magazine, Draft magazine and Brew |
| few. | | | | Your Own Beer magazine. |
| Currently there are 14 main tents at Oktoberfest. | | | | Each year there is a lot of hype surrounding how |
| Each tent is different; the most important tent is | | | | much a pint of beer will cost. This year the price of a |
| Schottenhamel because it is where Oktoberfest | | | | pint has gone up again for Oktoberfest 2009, |
| starts. On the first Saturday of the event, no beer is | | | | according to a news magazine. Munich City Council |
| allowed to be served until the mayor of Munich taps | | | | has announced a price increase of 3.8% from last |
| the first keg; only then can the other tents begin to | | | | year. The news is disappointing to fans of the annual |
| serve beer. Read more about the various | | | | beer fest, with prices already hiked up an extra 5% |
| Oktoberfest tents in travel magazines like Conde | | | | in 2008. |
| Nast Traveler, Budget Travel and Travel + Leisure | | | | As part of Oktoberfest commemorative beer mugs |
| magazine. | | | | or steins are made each year. They are made from |
| Attendees eat large amounts of traditional Bavarian | | | | heavy glass and usually have a decorative brewery |
| food that includes roast pork, grilled fish on a stick, | | | | logo on the side, thus making them very popular |
| sausages, pretzels, dumplings, potato pancakes, | | | | souvenirs among visitors. The steins are purchased in |
| sauerkraut and other delicacies. Read more about | | | | the tents. There is also a general Oktoberfest |
| making your own traditional Oktoberfest food in | | | | souvenir mug which shows each year's Oktoberfest |
| cooking magazines like Food & Wine magazine, | | | | poster; these mugs are made of clay instead of glass |
| Bon Appetit and Food Network magazine. | | | | and are available with a pewter lid. |
