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, Pretzel.
What is "O'zapft is!" and when is it said?
It means "It is tapped!"- said when the mayor taps the first keg to officially open Octoberfest each year.
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
Although it's called "Octoberfest", why does most of the festival happen in September?
Because the weather in September is milder and more favorable for outside festivities.
When was the first Oktoberfest celebrated?
1810
What event ended the original five-day festival in 1810?
A horse race on the meadow outside Munich.
When does Oktoberfest end?
October 3rd
Name a major U.S city where a popular Octoberfest is held?
Cincinnati, Ohio- "Octoberfest Zinzinnati", which includes the "Running of the Wieners"(a dachshund race) and brat eating contests.
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 is the name of the festival grounds(the meadow) where Octoberfest is held?
Therese's Meadow or Wiesn (local people call it)
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
What is traditional toast used at Octoberfest?
"Oans,zwoa, g'suff-ah" or Prost (cheers)
Meaning: "One, two, drink-up!"