Traditions
What month does Oktoberfest begin?
September
In what year did Oktoberfest begin?
October 12, 1810
How many brewers are at Oktoberfest?
6 (Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten)
The traditional German toast, heard often at Oktoberfest, which means "to your health!"
What is "Prost!"
How much does it cost to enter Oktoberfest?
Nothing, it's free! (Unless you go into the olde festival area)
Why is Oktoberfest now held in September?
The weather
What event did Oktoberfest originally celebrate?
A wedding (between Ludwig I of Bavaria and Theresa of Sachsen-Hildburghausen)
Who taps this first keg of Oktoberfest?
The Mayor
What's the name for a man's traditional Bavarian clothing?
What are lederhosen?
When toasting, what must you do before taking a drink?
Make eye contact!
What time does the first keg get tapped?
Noon
Theresienwiese is another name for?
Theresa's Fields (The land used for Oktoberfest)
What month is the traditional beer called "Märzen" brewed in preparation for Oktoberfest?
March
What's the name for a woman's traditional Bavarian clothing?
What is a Dirndl
In the past, having a large feather in your hat at Oktoberfest traditionally meant what?
You were wealthy! Now-a-days, you can be as wealthy or poorly as you like depending on how big a feather you wear.
How many days is Oktoberfest typically?
16
In its 212-year history, how many times has Oktoberfest been cancelled?
26 times - due to wars, cholera, and most recently, due to COVID
How much does a maß (1 liter) of beer at Oktoberfest cost this year? (in Euros)
About 13 euros
When the first keg is tapped at Oktoberfest, the tapper shouts "O'zapft is!" What does this mean?
"It is tapped!"
Ludwig the 1st's descendent, Ludwig the 2nd, sometimes called "the mad king" built which famous Bavarian castle?
Neuschwanstein
Who traditionally leads the Oktoberfest Parade?
A young girl/women dressed as the "Münchner Kindl" the city's mascot
Traditional bier steins normally include a lid? Why?
Bier steins started featuring lids in the 14th century. It was believe that keeping a lid on your beer prevented it from being contaminated by the Plague.
How many liters of beer were consumed during the 2018 Oktoberfest?
7.5 million
"Bierlelechen," the affectionate name given to those who have "overdone it" at Oktoberfest by locals, means what?
"Beer corpses"
What clothing item did Adidas create for Oktoberfest?
a 200 euro pair of "vomit proof" shoes with "Prost!" embroidered on the side