Germany's sophisticated alternative to Oktoberfest
Every September, millions of tourists flock to Munich for Oktoberfest. However, the true centre of German beer culture lies three hours north in the medieval town of Bamberg.
The other Oktoberfest underway this weekend: Revelry begins in Germany after ceremonial keg-tapping
Far away from the celebrations within Cincinnati, the largest Oktoberfest in the world is now underway at the same exact time this weekend.
Beer lovers celebrate the start of Oktoberfest in Munich
Munich's mayor taps the first kegto kick off Oktoberfest in Germany:::: Oscar Murphy, Traveled from Australia“Lots of beer, lots of pretzels, German sausage, lots of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”:: Janil Brown,
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.
La Villita celebrates German culture at it's first-ever Oktoberfest
SAN ANTONIO - Happening this weekend in your community - downtown San Antonio's historic La Villita has transformed into a German town to celebrate its first-ev
Oktoberfest under way in Munich after ceremonial keg-tapping
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter opened Germany's feted Oktoberfest by tapping the first barrel of beer at noon on Saturday, officially kicking off the world's largest folk festival. Reiter, a Social Democrat,
Germany enhances security precautions for Oktoberfest
Following last month's knife attack in the city of Solingen, the Munich mayor assures the public that all measures will be taken to ensure visitors' safety. Millions of visitors are expected at the world-famous beer festival in Munich,
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bavarian Bierhaus
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