When most people think of Oktoberfest, they think of October — understandably. But in reality, October is when Munich’s biggest celebration ends. The majority of Oktoberfest takes place in September.

There are plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations on tap in the Utica area, including Saranac’s event today and tomorrow and the Polish Community Club’s event on Saturday, Oct. 21. But what is Oktoberfest, ...

Iconic beer halls, pretzels bigger than your head, and plenty of music – there’s always a reason to celebrate Octoberfest! Outside of Germany, the U.S. is home to some of the most popular Oktoberfest ...

On Oct. 12, 1810, Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen were married. To celebrate their union, a five-day festival was held in Munich, culminating in a horse ...

Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest returns for its 190th celebration with a bitter twist—beer prices have reached historic highs that may leave festival-goers reaching deeper into their pockets. The world ...

FRANKENMUTH, MI – Fall is approaching, football season is here, and Frankenmuth Oktoberfest returns this weekend. This year’s event, Frankenmuth’s 34th traditional Oktoberfest, takes place Thursday, ...

September brings polka, pints, and oversized pretzels to the streets of Cincinnati; however, the city’s beer heritage goes deeper than the hyped Oktoberfest Zinzinnati—the largest Oktoberfest in the ...

For those who can’t make the trip to Munich for the world’s largest beer party, there are ways to celebrate with Oompah in North America, by attending a local event or creating one at home. The 190th ...

“Ei Ei Ei Oktoberfest” it is. La Crosse Festivals Inc. unveiled the winning button for the 61st annual Oktoberfest on Thursday and congratulated Joseph Kinstler for the successful design. Every year ...

Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Don't despair! Break out your dirndl and Lederhosen or Tyrolean hatand get ready to polka. You can heft a stein of craft beer, munch on a giant pretzel, scarf ...