History
The first Oktoberfest was to celebrate...
a wedding
Who opens the first day of Oktoberfest?
The mayor of Munich
Translate this dish! Brezel
Pretzel
Name the women's traditional attire worn at Oktoberfest.
Lederhosen (Leather pants)
True or False: Oktoberfest has vegetarian and vegan options.
True!
The true Oktoberfest is held in which German city?
München (Munich)
What German holiday always falls during Oktoberfest?
Tag der Deutschen Einheit (German Unity Day)
Translate this dish! Lebkuchenherzen
Gingerbread hearts
Name the women's traditional attire worn at Oktoberfest.
Dirndl
True or False: Oktoberfest is not appropriate for children.
False! Oktoberfest has carnival rides and games, and is very family-friendly!
The first Oktoberfest celebration was held in what year?
1810
Name 3 activities (besides eating & drinking) that one can do at Oktoberfest!
Watch parades,
Watch traditional dancing performances,
Ride rides & rollercoasters,
Shop
Translate this dish! Hendl
Roasted chicken
What 3 articles of clothing make up the women's Oktoberfest outfit?
Blouse, Dress, and Apron
True or False: The majority of visitors at Munich's Oktoberfest are foreigners.
False! Only about 21% of Munich Oktoberfest's guests were non-German in 2025.
What event was part of the first Oktoberfest celebrations?
a horse race
When does Oktoberfest setup begin?
In July
What is the name of the mug that holds Oktoberfest beer?
Maß
What 4 articles of clothing make up the men's Oktoberfest outfit?
Button-down shirt, Lederhosen, Knee-high socks, Traditional shoes
True or False: Oktoberfest has never been cancelled.
False! Oktoberfest has been cancelled over 20 times!
What is the plot of land where Oktoberfest is held annually called? Hint: It inspired the local nickname Wiesn
Theresienwiese (Therese's Meadow)
Name one of the Munich breweries that sponsors an Oktoberfest tent!
Augustiner Bräu
Hacker-Pschorr
Hofbräu
Löwenbräu
Paulaner
Spaten
Translate this dish! Schweineshaxe mit Knödel und Sauerkraut
Pork knuckle with potato dumplings and sauerkraut
Describe the meaning of the four dirndl bow locations: left, right, front, and back
Left: The wearer is single
Right: The wearer is spoken for
Front: Relationship status is none of your business!
Back: The wearer is a widow, waitress, or child
True or False: Any beer can be sold at Oktoberfest.
False! Only beer that follows the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is allowed.