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When was the first Oktoberfest celebrated?
1810
How many liters of beer are typically consumed during Oktoberfest?
7 million litters
What is the traditional Oktoberfest toast?
Ein Prosit
What was the original event that led to the creation of Oktoberfest?
The Royal Wedding- Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese
How long does Oktoberfest traditionally last?
16 to 18 days
Nobody raises their mug until...
The Mayor says so-Since 1950, the festival has only started after the official gun salute and the mayor shouting O’ zapft is! (“It’s tapped!”) and offering the first mug to the Minister-President of the State of Bavaria. Only after that, the festival can start.
Which war caused the cancellation of Oktoberfest for several years?
WWW1 and WWW2
How many people attend Oktoberfest each year on average?
6 million
During Oktoberfest, traditional visitors wear...
Bavarian hats (Tirolerhüte). The more tufts of goat hair on your hat, the wealthier you are considered to be.
The hairier the hat, the wealthier the wearer.
Which beer style is traditionally served at Oktoberfest?
Marzen for its rich malty flavor
Which city outside Germany hosts the largest Oktoberfest celebration?
Canada
One mug of beer here is equivalent to...
8 shots of Schnapps
What is the traditional Bavarian outfit worn at Oktoberfest?
Lederhosen
What U.S. city is known for its large Oktoberfest celebration?
Ohio Cincinnati
Who once worked as an electrician and helped to set up one of the beer tents in 1896.
Albert Einstein