Fall Festivals German Oktoberfest Beer Festivals
When seasons change we as a society feel a need to change with the season as well. For years, cultures of every nation have celebrated the change of seasons. This celebration can be a fun event which may have traditionally carried certain religious rituals as well. While the religious significance is not so obvious as in days gone by, the popularity of these great events continues on.
Many look forward to fall festivals every year. When searching for a grand party festival, why not turn your attention to Germany this year.
If you are interested in Beer Festivals, the first beer festival began in Munich, Germany. Not only did beer festivals originate in Munich, they are still the grandest of beer festivals in the entire world. Oktoberfest began as a celebration of Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese in the year 1810.
This grand festival, Oktoberfest, takes place each year beginning in late September. It continues for 16 days through October 4th. This festival is so famous that every year more than six million attend.
Not only is beer enjoyed by all, this is a great time of festive eating as well. The foods that are eaten are mainly traditional German foods. One may dine on an array of cheese noodles, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, or even fish on a stick, to mention a few. Visitors to Munich Oktoberfest consume a mere five million liters of beer and gobble down more than 200,000 pork sausages each festival season.
Rest assured that no one is left out of the party. Even though there are more beer tents than other vendors, one will find many carnival rides and games to please those who seek adventure and enjoyment outside the rim of alcoholic beverages.
Music at the Oktoberfest is not in short supply, either, as traditional "drinking" songs are heard ringing throughout the acreage. One will find various bands located at tents throughout the area. Be ready to be served up in enormous liter mugs. There's no room for lightweights at this festival. Be prepared to raise your mug and take a gulp of your beer when the word "prosit" rings out through the crowd.
Even though one is not required to wear any particular type of clothing, tourists will be thrilled to see that many locals still dress in traditional attire in observance of German tradition and history. The Oktoberfest is indeed considered to be the world's largest party. It is wise to make plans well in advance if one wishes to attend this memorable event.
