Why is it celebrated? Related Stories. Already a print subscriber? Go here to link your subscription. Need help? Visit our Help Center. Go here to connect your wallet. Don't go overboard with your decorations—keep it simple and unified with the blue and white color scheme for a laidback, authentic Oktoberfest feel. Make or buy soft pretzels and thread them together with twine. Hang them from a fence or gazebo and tell your guests to tear them off when they get hungry! Prepare traditional German food, like sausages and sauerkraut.
Oktoberfest parties aren't complete without some tasty German foods to soak up the beer. Meat is a must, especially sausages, along with some bread and veggies for variety. Set the food out on the table and encourage guests to help themselves! Wiener schnitzel, a traditional German fried meat Condiments: Beer cheese, a cheese spread with a full, wheaty taste A homemade or store-bought mustard spread Bread and Sides Rolls Soft pretzels Sauerkraut, a tasty, sour cabbage dish Pickles.
Serve snacks in empty cardboard six-packs. Go with salty snacks like popcorn, hard pretzels, nuts, and crackers. Instead of bowls, set them out in empty cardboard six-pack holders for a cute, Oktoberfest-themed alternative. Serve plenty of German beers in steins.
It's an Oktoberfest party—beer is the number one priority! For a money-saving, potluck-style option, you can ask your guests to bring a six-pack each of their favorite, ideally German-style brew. For a more traditional Oktoberfest experience, you'll need to buy from the 6 breweries that make the official Oktoberfestbier served in Munich. Set out German desserts like Lebkuchen hearts or Black Forest cake. End the night on a sweet note with traditional German desserts.
Bake or buy Black Forest cake, a rich chocolate torte mixed with sour cherries and Kirschwasser, a cherry brandy. You can get your guests involved by making the gingerbread cookies beforehand, then setting up a cookie-decorating station to let everyone write their own messages.
It's fun to dance to and can solidify the Bavarian feel of your party. Method 2. Head to Munich for the original and largest Oktoberfest celebration. It'll be expensive, but might be worth it if you love drinking beer, meeting new people, and experiencing a fun cultural tradition. Munich fills up fast in the days before the festival, especially near the start and end.
Look for deals and packages online, and consider staying in hostels or Airbnbs instead of hotels. Get there on the first day to see the ceremonial start to the festival. Oktoberfest kicks off on Saturday, September 21, with a ceremony and parade.
The mayor of Munich will tap the first barrel of beer, followed by saluting shots at the Bavaria statue that signal to the city that Oktoberfest has started. Later, a big parade of horse-drawn carriages representing different breweries will march down the streets of Munich.
Another main event, the open-air Oktoberfest music concert, takes place a week later, on the second Sunday of Oktoberfest. Dress up in dirndls and lederhosen for a fun, traditional look. Many Oktoberfest-goers, both Bavarian's and foreigners, deck out in lederhosen and dirndls for the festival.
It's not required, but can be a fun excuse to wear a costume and feel like a part of the festivities. You can buy your clothes online beforehand or head to one of the shops in the city that specializes in them. Book a place in the more popular tents to ensure a spot.
Entry to Oktoberfest is free, but you can get turned away from tents when they start to fill up. To avoid this, get there early, especially on the weekends; the festival opens at am and goes until around midnight, but the official guide recommends arriving no later than pm.
You can also request to reserve seating ahead of time using the Oktoberfest website. Head to the smaller tents during the week for a more diverse and less crowded experience.
The main tents are often packed, but Oktoberfest is huge—you can easily find less crowded tents for a more interesting and relaxing experience. Check out these options on the weekdays, especially, to have the most time and space to look around and sample beers at your leisure. Check out the rides and music for entertainment. There's more to Oktoberfest than just eating and drinking!
Check out worldwide Oktoberfest celebrations if you can't make it to Munich. Munich may be the traditional heart of Oktoberfest, but the festival is now celebrated all over the world. If you can't make it to Germany this fall, try an international celebration and get a different flavor of the festival.
You can also go online to see what local Oktoberfest events are being held in your area. Hong Kong hosts Bierfest with German food, beer, and music. Typical Oktoberfest Drinks. Aunt Shirley and Mrs. Fischer live in town,so what do they need to wear to celebrate Oktoberfest in Munich? Amanda Cousins. For an up-to-date list of the celebrations happening near you, check out this compilation of Oktoberfests in North America.
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