History
How far back does the Oktoberfest date back?
200 years
What date was the first Oktoberfest in the United States?
October 13, 1961
What is a traditional Beverage for Octoberfest
Beer and wine
Traditional food from Germany the US adapted
Homemade german Pretzel's
What is Protein Rich?
Schnitzel
Who was King Ludwig and Princess Teresa?
They were a royal couple that sparked the tradition of Oktoberfest with the celebration of there marriage
Where was the first Octoberfest held In the US
Wisconsin
Games played during this festival
Masskrugstemmen – the stein holding contest
veal or pork pounded thin and coated with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs before being fried to a golden crisp
Schnitzel
Sauerkraut
What made this celebration continue year after year
Horse racing
What kinds of clothing are seen at a traditional German Octoberfest?
Women wear dirndl (DEERN-dul) dresses
While men wear Lederhosen (LAY-der-hozen)
A chewy harmony of water, eggs, flour and butter
Spatzle
What can Aid digestion, nausea, and heartburn
Ginger Delights