History
In what country is Munich located?
A. Germany
B. Russia
A. Germany
What is a Wurst?
A. Sausage
B. Beer
A. Sausage
A liter of beer at the festival, known as a stein, will cost attendees about ???
$12
How does Oktoberfest begin?
The Mayor of Munich taps the first barrel; yelling "O'zapft is" (it's open)
Most common lost items during Oktoberfest
ID cards, license, keys, passports, wallets, phones
What did the first Oktoberfest honor?
A. Marriage of the Prince
B. Feast of Saint
A. Marriage of the Prince
The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
Essential snack during Oktoberfest
A. Wurst
B. Soft Pretzel
B. Soft pretzels - help soak up all the beer.
Traditional Bavarian pretzels served at Oktoberfest are salted and often times accompanied by Obazda, a popular cheese spread.
True or False
Oktoberfest only sells beer from within the city limits of Munich
True
How many days does Oktoberfest usually last?
16 - 18 days
Lederhosen
Range in length from above the knee right down to the foot. Most pairs include suspenders
In 200 years, Oktoberfest has only been cancelled ____ times.
A. 10
B. 24
B. 24
The causes were mostly due to the war and cholera epidemics.
_____ sausages where eaten during Oktoberfest.
A. 60K
B. 74K
A. 60K
Also, over 10,000 whole roast chickens, 124 cows, 48 calves, 59,000 pork knuckles were eaten during Oktoberfest.
What are the 3 ingredients used in the brewing process of Oktoberfest beers?
water, barley & hops
What do locals call Oktoberfest?
Wies'n
After the Theresenwiese field where Oktoberfest is held each year.
3 reasons Oktoberfest has been cancelled
war, finances, pandemic
First year Oktoberfest was cancelled because of what?
A. Cholera
B. Plague
A. Cholera
In 1854 the Oktoberfest was cancelled due to a cholera epidemic.
Most popular dessert served during Oktoberfest
A. Kaiserschmarrn
B. Powdered pretzels
A. Kaiserschmarrn - shredded pancakes tossed in powdered sugar, often served with a side of apple sauce, plum puree or ice cream
Alcohol content in Oktoberfest beers
6%
What women wear during Oktoberfest
Dirndls (DEERN-dul)
A white blouse under a tight-fitting Bavarian dirndl dress with an apron tied around it. Can come either all in one piece or in two pieces
Type of music played during Oktoberfest
Mix of polka and folk bands
The hairier the hat, the _____ the wearer.
A. Wealthier
B. Poorer
A. Wealthier
During Oktoberfest, traditional visitors wear Bavarian hats (Tirolerhüte). The more tufts of goat hair on your hat, the wealthier you are considered to be.
What is Bavarian cream made from
Light dessert is kind of like a vanilla-ey custard made with thickened milk and cream.
Usually Bavarian Cream is served with berries
Drinking age for Oktoberfest
True of False
Is Oktoberfest family friendly
True - carnival rides & games
*Children under 6 years old are not permitted in the beer tents after 8pm
How does Oktoberfest end?
At 12 noon, the gunmen end the festival with a bang. At the foot of the Bavaria statue, the winners of the Oktoberfest shooting competition are selected with a collective salute. Shots are fired from all barrels.