It’s September, and that means … Oktoberfest! Look, we know it’s confusing, but we didn’t make up the timeline for this historic celebration, which began in 1810 with the wedding feast of Crown Prince ...

Imagine this: You step off your plane at Munich Airport, and instead of the usual hustle, you're greeted by the melodies of traditional Bavarian music, the sight of staff clad in dirndls and ...

FORT MITCHELL, Ala. (WRBL) — Women were dressed in dirndls, men in lederhosen and others in Army camouflage. The smell of bratwurst filled the air as performers did a mic check on the stage, some ...

OKTOBERFEST... traditionally has a September start, though some places might get the foamy festivities going in August. All in all, the monthly mix-up isn't that confusing, and devoted Oktoberfesters ...

Dirndls, lederhosen, bratwurst, beer, Bavarian bells, and German folk dancing, all part of a recent Oktoberfest celebration at the Gorton Center. Oktoberfest, hosted by the Gorton Center on Oct. 18, ...

The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in Munich, Germany, to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. But a good party is a good party so it was decided the event would be ...

From September 20th to October 5th, 2025, it's time again for "O'zapft is". Millions of visitors will once again travel to Munich's Theresienwiese. But the perfect Wiesn experience isn't just about ...

More than 50 years ago, Dick Neuheisel and his wife, Jane, were strolling along the picturesque streets of Vienna, Austria. Dick spotted some dresses in a shop window and suggested buying one for Jane ...

It’s mid-September, which of course means it’s Oktoberfest time. Bars and restaurants around the suburbs are celebrating, and we picked out a few events and specials to get you started. And for those ...

As an American who went to Oktoberfest for the first time, I encountered lots of surprises. Chugging beer and standing on tables will get you kicked out, but dancing on the benches is OK. I was ...

Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate. Oktoberfest in Libertyville returns to the heart of downtown Libertyville for two days of Bavarian fun, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20. This lively ...