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

Thousands of beer lovers have descended on Munich for the start of the world’s largest folk festival. Mayor Dieter Reiter ...

The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents.

Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich, Germany, tapping the ceremonial first barrel of golden fest beer. The world's most famous fall beer bash starts Sept. 21 and ends Oct. 6. Yet the best ...

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 ...

costumes look over a big street, The Munich Oktoberfest, often simply called 'Wiesn', is the world's largest beer fest and draws millions of visitors. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images ...

Like clockwork, Bayern Munich have heralded the arrival of a distinct autumnal chill in the air by launching their new special edition kit ahead of this year's Oktoberfest in the Bavarian region ...

The Munich Brewers’ Association (which locals only half-jokingly refer to as the Beer Mafia) and the speakers of the Oktoberfest Landlords didn’t respond to requests for comment, but Stefan ...

kamisoka / Getty Images Munich, Germany, has six official breweries that are allowed to serve their legally protected Münchener Bier at Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival.