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Oktoberfest

Also known as Beer fest, October fest, Münchner Oktoberfest, Zum Schichtl, October party

thumb|right|Oktoberfest logo Oktoberfest (; ) is the world's largest Volksfest. It combines a beer festival with a fun fair and is held annually in Munich on the Theresienwiese from mid-September to the first Sunday in October.

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Oktoberfest is the world's largest folk festival, held annually in Munich, Germany, where it combines beer drinking with carnival rides and entertainment. It takes place each year from mid-September through the first Sunday in October and has become a major cultural event that attracts visitors from around the world.

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Holiday.holiday_name: Oktoberfest
Holiday.type: Cultural
Holiday.image: O'zapft is! Münchens 5 Jahreszeit hat begonnen - O'zapft is! Munich 5 season, the Oktoberfest has begun (9855483374).jpg
Holiday.caption: Theresienwiese during the 2013 festival
Holiday.observedby: Munich
Holiday.scheduling: Ends on the first Sunday in October or 3 October
Holiday.duration: 16–18 days
Holiday.frequency: Annual
Holiday.date2023: 16 September
Holiday.date2024: 21 September - 6 October
Holiday.celebrations: Parades, music, Bavarian food and beer
Holiday.relatedto: Oktoberfest celebrations
Holiday.date2026: 19 September - 4 October

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Official website: www.oktoberfest.de
Image: O'zapft is! Münchens 5 Jahreszeit hat begonnen - O'zapft is! Munich 5 season, the Oktoberfest has begun (9855483374).jpg

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start time: 1810-10-17
Commons category: Oktoberfest
Commons gallery: Oktoberfest
inception: 1810-10-17
impressum URL: www.oktoberfest.de/meta/impressum
contact page URL: www.oktoberfest.de/meta/kontakt
privacy policy URL: www.oktoberfest.de/meta/datenschutz
native label: Oktoberfest
press information URL: stadt.muenchen.de/infos/pressestelleoktoberfestmuenchen.html
official shop URL: shop.oktoberfest.de
webcam page URL: www.wiesn.tv
official jobs URL: www.oktoberfest.de/informationen/jobs-auf-dem-oktoberfest
hashtag: Oktoberfest

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Contents

History
Origins (1810–1811)
19th century
Parades and monuments
Modernisation (1880–1900)
20th century
Interruptions
1980 bombing
21st century
Annual traditions
Opening parade
Official opening ceremony
Costume and riflemen parade
Unofficial sport
Duration and dates
Attendance
Beer
Styles
Breweries
Tents
Large tents
Small tents
Special events
{{lang|bar|Oide Wiesn}} (historical Oktoberfest)
{{lang|bar|Rosa Wiesn}} (Gay Oktoberfest)
Public safety
Preventive measures
Ride safety
Security developments
Infrastructure
Electricity
Notable incident
Natural gas
Telecommunications
Transportation
Public transport
Road traffic and parking
Taxis
Sanitation
Waste management
Restrooms
Other Oktoberfest celebrations
German variants
In popular culture
See also
References
External links

The event draws around seven million visitors each year. In 2023, attendance reached a record 7.2 million. Visitors consumed approximately 7.4 million litres of beer. The festival features amusement rides, games, food stalls, and traditional Bavarian dishes.