Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th ...

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 ...

Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started Oktoberfest at noon Saturday when he inserted the tap into the first beer keg, ...

Thousands of beer lovers descended on the German city of Munich on Saturday for the opening of Oktoberfest. Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the event at noon when he inserted the tap ...

Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened Saturday under heightened security following a string of ...

The world’s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest in Munich, dates back to 1810. Originally celebrated to mark the marriage of ...

As voted on by USA Today readers, the second-best fall beer is Mecktoberfest from The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, ...

More than Bavarians in lederhosen balancing frothing beer mugs, the world's largest folk festival - Oktoberfest - is becoming inclusive and eco-friendly.

Officials warned revellers to expect longer lines at entry points as metal detectors will be deployed for the first time in the festival’s history.

Security has tightened at Germany's legendary Oktoberfest as the country deals with the aftermath of last month's deadly ...