History
In what country is Munich located?
A. Germany
B. Russia
A. Germany
What is a Wurst?
A. Sausage
B. Beer
A. Sausage
A liter of beer at the festival, known as a stein, will cost attendees about ???
A. $6
B. $12
B. $12
The Mayor of Munich taps the first barrel; yelling "O'zapft is" (it's open)
True or False
True!
How many people attended the 2018 Zinzinnati Oktoberfest?
A.650K
B.550K
A.650K
What did the first Oktoberfest honor?
A. Marriage of the Prince
B. Feast of Saint
A. Marriage of the Prince
The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
Essential snack during Oktoberfest
A. Wurst
B. Soft Pretzel
B. Soft pretzels - help soak up all the beer.
Traditional Bavarian pretzels served at Oktoberfest are salted and often times accompanied by Obazda, a popular cheese spread.
True or False
Oktoberfest only sells beer from within the city limits of Munich
True
How many days does Oktoberfest usually last?
A. 16-18 DAYS
B. 19-20 DAYS
A. 16 - 18 days
On average, the cost of VIP ticket for San Francisco's Oktoberfest by the bay is ____.
A. $65
B. $85
B. $85
In 200 years, Oktoberfest has only been cancelled ____ times.
A. 10
B. 24
B. 24
The causes were mostly due to the war and cholera epidemics.
_____ sausages where eaten during Oktoberfest.
A. 60K
B. 74K
A. 60K
Also, over 10,000 whole roast chickens, 124 cows, 48 calves, 59,000 pork knuckles were eaten during Oktoberfest.
What are the 3 ingredients used in the brewing process of Oktoberfest beers?
A. Water, barley, hops
B. Water, Barley, yeast
A. water, barley & hops
What do locals call Oktoberfest?
A. Wies'n
B. Verruca
A. Wies'n
After the Theresenwiese field where Oktoberfest is held each year.
Total number of breweries in the US.
A. 9,552
B. 9,984
A.9,984
There are 9,984 Breweries businesses in the US as of 2023, an increase of 10% from 2022.
First year Oktoberfest was cancelled because of what?
A. Cholera
B. Plague
A. Cholera
In 1854 the Oktoberfest was cancelled due to a cholera epidemic.
Most popular dessert served during Oktoberfest
A. Kaiserschmarrn
B. Powdered pretzels
A. Kaiserschmarrn - shredded pancakes tossed in powdered sugar, often served with a side of apple sauce, plum puree or ice cream
How many cases of alcohol poisoning during the 2018 Oktoberfest?
A. 717
B. 818
A. 717
What women wear during Oktoberfest
A. Plzeň
B. Dirndls
B. Dirndls (DEERN-dul)
A white blouse under a tight-fitting Bavarian dirndl dress with an apron tied around it. Can come either all in one piece or in two pieces
____ is a type of music played during Oktoberfest.
A. Jazz
B. Mix of polka and folk bands
B. Mix of polka and folk bands
The hairier the hat, the _____ the wearer.
A. Wealthier
B. Poorer
A. Wealthier
During Oktoberfest, traditional visitors wear Bavarian hats (Tirolerhüte). The more tufts of goat hair on your hat, the wealthier you are considered to be.
How many cows were consumed during the 2018 Oktoberfest?
A.125
B.124
B. 124
Drinking age for Oktoberfest
A. 16
B. 18
A. 16
True of False
Is Oktoberfest family friendly
True - carnival rides & games
*Children under 6 years old are not permitted in the beer tents after 8pm
German is the most common European Ancestry.
True or False
True!