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Apart from Munich, where does the second-largest Oktoberfest take place?
Qingdao International Beer Festival, China
From how many breweries does the Oktoberfest in München receive its beer?
6 Münchner Brauerein
Hacker Pschorr, Hofbräu, Paulaner, Spaten, Lowenbrau, and Augustiner
What are people typically wearing on the Oktoberfest?
What was the origin of the Oktoberfest?
König Ludwig I and his Therese celebrated their wedding in 1810. The celebration was so popular that it was repeated the following year, eventually developing into the annual Oktoberfest we know today.
How many Maß can the waitstaff carry at once?
18 Maß -> 41,4kg / 91.27 pounds
What is a side dish that's very popular on the Oktoberfest?
Brezel
Why is Oktoberfest celebrated in September?
What is “O’zapft is!”?
This traditional cry, meaning “It's tapped!” officially opens Oktoberfest each year after the mayor taps the first keg.
What can children do on the Oktoberfest?
Visit the parades, the carnival rides, or play booths
Children under 6 are not allowed in beer tents after 8 PM
In what years did the Oktoberfest not take place? (1900-now)
1939-1948
2020-2021
The mayor of Munich is known for the Bavarian beer tapping. Thomas Wimmer set the negative record in 1950. How many tries did he need?
17
His successors were able to do it regularly in just two strokes after training.
What does it mean if a woman has the bow on the right side of her dirndl?
She's married or taken
How many visitors does Oktoberfest attract on average?
6.3 million
How many liters of beer were consumed on the Oktoberfest in 2014?
6.5 million liters (equals 153 swimming pools)
90% of visitors break a rule in the beer tents. It is usually overlooked. What rule are they breaking?
Standing on the beer benches