Oktoberfest

In the year 1810, a German crown prince wedded his princess. The kind royals provided plenty of celebrations for all of Bavaria's residents in Munich to enjoy, and everyone had so much fun that they decided to do it all again the next year and the year after that. As a result, Oktoberfest was founded. And now, most people associate October with chilly weather, pumpkins, and, of course, Oktoberfest.

On average, Oktoberfest attracts 6 million visitors to Munich each year, making it one of Europe's largest festivals and one of the most popular globally. So much so that Oktoberfest festivities have been reproduced in a number of major cities across the United States. Oktoberfest combines parts of a rich local culture, history, fun and games, wonderful food, and amazing beer into a few weeks of spectacular celebration. Head to the Wiesn (fairgrounds) to experience agriculture exhibitions, costume processions, fun fair rides, historical and cultural presentations, all the food you can eat, and, of course, the copious amounts of beer that Oktoberfest is famous for.

Location: Munich, Germany
Time: Mid or late September to the first weekend in October