Thousands of beer lovers descend on Munich for Oktoberfest | AP News
WEB9 hours ago · MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest has opened in Munich after the ceremonial beer keg-tapping. Mayor Dieter Reiter officially started the 189th Oktoberfest at noon when he inserted the tap into the first keg. The celebration runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the fairground and is considered the world’s largest folk festival.
'Great German tradition': Thousands pour into Oktoberfest to
WEB14 hours ago · At least six million people are expected to sip on the best of Bavarian beer over the 16 heady days that make up the centuries-old festival Oktoberfest in Munich.
Oktoberfest, world's largest folk festival, begins in Munich | News ...
WEB6 hours ago · Matthias Schrader, Associated Press. The celebration runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the Theresienwiese fairground. This year's festival includes stepped-up security in the wake of a...
Oktoberfest under way in Munich after ceremonial keg-tapping
WEB9 hours ago · Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter opened Germany's feted Oktoberfest by tapping the first barrel of beer at noon on Saturday, officially kicking off the world's largest folk festival.
Germany's Oktoberfest opens under tight security after attacks
WEB18 hours ago · Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, opened Saturday under heightened security following a string of attacks in Germany attributed to jihadists.
Oktoberfest tightens security after a deadly knife attack in …
WEB2 days ago · MUNICH (AP) — Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are warning revelers to expect longer lines to enter as metal detectors are deployed for the first time in the Bavarian beer festival’s 189-year history.
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival ... - ABC News
WEB22 hours ago · Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter will officially open Oktoberfest at noon when he inserts the tap into the first keg. The celebration runs through Oct. 6 in 18 large tents covering the Theresienwiese ...
Germany: Oktoberfest beer starts flowing amid high security
WEB1 day ago · 14 minutes ago. The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents. This year's event saw extra security after a string...
Let's go to the Wiesn 2024 - Oktoberfest.de
WEBFrom 21 September to 6 October, the largest folk festival in the world takes place on the Theresienwiese. The 189th Oktoberfest will be celebrated for 16 days this year. It kicks off with the traditional barrel tapping by Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter on 21 September at 12 noon in the Schottenhamel Festhalle. München Tourismus, Werner Boehm.
Oktoberfest tightens security in wake of deadly knife attack ... - ABC News
WEB2 days ago · MUNICH -- Security has tightened at Oktoberfest after a deadly knife attack last month in western Germany, and officials are warning revelers to expect longer lines to enter as metal detectors are ...