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Original festival beer for Oktoberfest found only in USA even as Munich taps first keg of 2024

Strong, amber-colored Marzenbier is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. But it's now found only in the United States.

Associated Press · 1h

Oktoberfest is almost open. Beer lovers are lining up in Munich ahead of the ceremonial keg-tapping

Oktoberfest will open after the ceremonial keg-tapping by Munich Mayor when he inserts the tap into the first keg at noon on Saturday.

South Wales Argus · 4m

Thousands of beer lovers descend on Munich for Oktoberfest

Thousands of beer lovers have descended on Munich for the start of the world’s largest folk festival. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon on Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg.

Germany's Oktoberfest opens under tight security

DW on MSN · 30m

Munich Oktoberfest opens with heightened security

The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents. This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents elsewhere in Germany.

Yahoo · 47m

Germany's Oktoberfest opens under tight security after attacks

Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists. "We will make the Oktoberfest as safe as possible," Munich mayor Dieter Reiter pledged ...

Hartford Courant · 1h

Oktoberfest tightens security after a deadly knife attack in western Germany

Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are warning revelers

Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th time

Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th time ...

Oktoberfest In Munich: A Massive, Logistical Marvel

With countless liters of beer flowing and thousands of meals served, Oktoberfest is a logistical marvel that showcases how ...

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This Munich Upstart Could Be the First New Brewery in Decades to Join Oktoberfest

Giesinger Bräu, founded in a Munich garage in 2005, has bold plans to enter the tents of the world’s largest folk festival.

Alert: Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th time

Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th time.

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How To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Munich

This year, Munich’s Oktoberfest is held from September 21 to October 6, begging the question: Why is it called Oktoberfest? The answer is simple—the event honors the October 12, 1810 wedding ...

The Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN2d

Why is Oktoberfest in September? The explanation may be simpler than you think

Munich, Germany, a Cincinnati sister city, hosts the original Oktoberfest celebration, which is 214 years old and ...

DPA International on MSN1d

Oktoberfest countdown: More security, no weed and as always big beers

The Munich Oktoberfest opens on Saturday, with eager fans sprinting towards the beer tents for their first litres at what is ...

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati's new location gets high marks on second day of festival

Hot griddles, hot brats and cold beers are hallmarks of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, the world's largest Oktoberfest outside ...

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