Oktoberfest 1
Oktoberfest is the most famous _______________ in the world?
Folk Festival
Name 3 foods that are traditionally served they eat at Oktoberfest.
grilled fish on a stick, Wurst, Bretzel.
What was the reason for celebrating the 1st Oktoberfest?
The marriage of Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen and King Ludwig I.
In what city is original Oktoberfest celebrated?
Munich.
About how many visitors go to Oktoberfest each year?
over 6 million visitors.
At what time of day does Oktoberfest officially begin?
12:00 noon
When was the first Oktoberfest celebrated?
1810
When did the "pipe bomb incident" happen?
1980
When does Oktoberfest end?
October 3rd
Oktoberfest has one of the last ___________ in the world.
Hint: It's a type of circus
Flea circus
Name two reasons the Oktoberfest has been cancelled.
war, finances, pandemic
How many days long is Oktoberfest?
between 16 and 18, depending on when October 3 happens in comparison to the 1st Sunday of Oktober.
Why is October 3rd very important for the Germans besides Oktoberfest?
It is their reunification day.
What was the first year since 1949 that Oktoberfest was cancelled?
2020
How many portable toilettes are set up for Oktoberfest?
at least 1,800.
About how many pounds of garbage are generated during the Oktoberfest?
Over 1,000 tons/ 2,000,000 pound
What activity did the first Oktoberfest revolve around?
A horse race