Oktoberfest Resource Guide - Everything Oktoberfest

This year marks the 175th celebration of the Munich Oktoberfest. Known as the world's largest public festival, the Munich Oktoberfest (September 20 - October 5, 2008) will be enjoyed by almost seven million visitors this year alone. During the two week-long event, more than five million liters of beer, 600,000 roasted chickens and over 400,000 sausages will be consumed. Located in beer tents serving the food and beers of sponsoring regional German breweries and restaurants, the festival occurs on the Theresienwiese grounds, known fondly as just die Wiesn.

We've compiled a resource guide for every Oktoberfest fan including a list of Oktoberfest celebrations in the US and Canada, how to stage your own private Oktoberfest party, what to serve and where to buy authentic German foods and beverages.

Fortunately, for those of us who can't make it to die Wiesn for the world's biggest party, hundreds of Oktoberfest events are staged across this country every year — from New York to Seattle — where German culture, food and beverages are celebrated. With 16% of the US population claiming German ancestry, it's no wonder that Oktoberfest is such a popular annual event!

Oktoberfest Events in North America

Oktoberfest celebrations in North America are more popular than ever. Find one near you in our guide to Oktoberfests in the United States and Canada.

The Official Munich Oktoberfest Page

Visit the official page of the Munich Oktoberfest to find interesting facts and figures about the world's largest party!

The History of Oktoberfest

Learn about the origins of the Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Party Resources

If you can’t splurge on plane tickets to Germany, consider staging Oktoberfest at home with these ideas and recipes. Whether it’s no-frills or fabulous, this celebration can perfectly capture the essence of fall.